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Vocabulary Entry
fraud
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
Example Sentences
"The company was sued for committing fraud against its investors."
"He was imprisoned for wire fraud involving millions of dollars."
"The investigation revealed instances of identity fraud in the community."
V
verb
To deceive or trick someone, especially for personal gain.
Example Sentences
"She tried to fraud the insurance company by submitting false claims."
"The con artist sought to fraud unsuspecting victims with fake lottery tickets."
"He would never fraud anyone; honesty is important to him."