FRAUDULENT Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

fraudulent

adjective

ˈfrȯ-jə-lənt

Definition of fraudulent

as in dishonest

marked by, based on, or done by the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value hoping to get millions from the insurance company, the man made the fraudulent claim that he had been seriously injured in the accident

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as in deceptive

given to or marked by cheating and deception fraudulent citizens who cheat on their taxes

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Recent Examples of fraudulent Independent analysis has concluded that recent Russian elections — including the 2024 presidential contest, in which officials said Putin secured more than 87 percent of the vote — were fraudulent. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 In July 2025, Aadee produced a fraudulent deed transferring ownership of the home from the former owners to himself, officials said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Clumsy wording and odd formatting used to give fraudulent emails away. — Pawan Jain, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 Prosecutors claim the defendants and more than 100 other individuals participated in a sweeping scheme involving approximately 470 fraudulent PPP applications submitted in the names of people across the country. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fraudulent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraudulent

Adjective

Davis said that witnesses were dishonest about his character throughout the trial, including FBI agents and police officers who testified for the prosecution.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026
Jacobs is perhaps best known for her role as the environmental activist with an edge, Britta Perry, on Community (2009-2015) and the dishonest love addict Mickey Dobbs on Love (2016-2018).

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of dishonest

Adjective

When a system can drop the fourth wall unprompted, ingest its own structural tells and re‑engage with unvarnished candor, the vulnerability shifts from deceptive compliance to authentic resonance.

— Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
López’s attorney sent Rivas and her group a cease-and-desist letter last month, citing trademark infringement and deceptive and unfair trade practices, the letter shows.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of deceptive

Adjective

Patel sued the magazine for defamation that month, seeking $250 million and calling the article false and fabricated.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Perez Hilton’s family is clearing up some false reports tied to the blogger’s recovery from a self-harm incident that unfolded on TikTok last month.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of false

Adjective

Beyond the shimmying visit, the mystery of who killed Victor is expected to motor the sophomore season’s overarching storyline, including digging into people from the corrupt politician’s shady past.

— Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Because in a state whose government is supposed to be blessed with sunshine 365 days a year, Hope Florida is shady as heck.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of shady

Adjective

Hang your porch swing crooked or prop scrap of wood across your windows to make it look boarded up.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026
An incoming generation, simply by their existence, dislodged a crooked anxiety that the new face of Asian America is Wasian.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026