adjective

fraudulent

fraudulent, deceitful

He was involved in a fraudulent scheme.

He was involved in a fraudulent scheme.

The company made fraudulent claims about its product.

The company made fraudulent claims about its product.

((a fraudulent sth.)) fraudulent He made a fraudulent insurance claim.

Synonyms: deceitful, dishonest; Antonyms: honest, legitimate

From Latin 'fraus' (deceit) + '-ulent' (full of). Literally 'full of deceit'.

If you know the word 'fraud', this is simply the adjective form, meaning related to or involving fraud.

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