Definition of •FRAUD•
1. VARIABLE NOUN
Fraud is the crime of gaining money orfinancial benefits by a trick or by lying.
He was jailed for two years for fraud and deception.
Tax frauds are dealt with by HMRC.
Synonyms: deception, deceit, treachery, swindling More Synonyms of fraud
2. COUNTABLE NOUN
A fraud is something or someone thatdeceives people in a way that is illegal ordishonest.
Unfortunately the portraits were frauds.
He believes many 'psychics' are frauds who rely on perception and subtle deception.
Synonyms: impostor, cheat, fake, bluffer
1. VARIABLE NOUN
Fraud is the crime of gaining money orfinancial benefits by a trick or by lying.
He was jailed for two years for fraud and deception.
Tax frauds are dealt with by HMRC.
Synonyms: deception, deceit, treachery, swindling More Synonyms of fraud
2. COUNTABLE NOUN
A fraud is something or someone thatdeceives people in a way that is illegal ordishonest.
Unfortunately the portraits were frauds.
He believes many 'psychics' are frauds who rely on perception and subtle deception.
Synonyms: impostor, cheat, fake, bluffer