To illegally obtain money or property from someone by deception.
de+fraud
Shared component: fraud · deceit
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fraud
deceit
Related forms: fraud · 5 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesinvolving, done by, or obtained through deception, typically for personal or financial gain.
fraud+ulent
Shared component: fraud · deceit
Deprived someone of money, rights, or property by deception.
de+fraud+ed
Shared component: fraud · deceit
in a manner involving deceit or trickery intended to gain an unfair or dishonest advantage.
fraud+ulent+ly
Shared component: fraud · deceit
fraudulenceExtended relation
the quality of being deceitful or dishonest, typically for personal gain.
fraud+ul+ence
Extended relation: fraud · deceit