fraudulent
Translation
fraudulent, deceitful
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((a fraudulent sth.)) fraudulent He made a fraudulent insurance claim.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deceitful, dishonest; Antonyms: honest, legitimate
Etymology
From Latin 'fraus' (deceit) + '-ulent' (full of). Literally 'full of deceit'.
Memory Tips
If you know the word 'fraud', this is simply the adjective form, meaning related to or involving fraud.