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Frauds

Verb / frɔ:dz / Another word for frauds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Frauds are people who deceive others by pretending to be something they are not or by lying about something.

Synonyms & similar words

shammer fraudulence sham pseud roleplayer hoax impostor puton dupery pretender imposter fraud pseudo humbug faker fake scammer swindler cheat imposter deceiver charlatan trickster sham fake poser counterfeit hoaxer phony imitator pretender impostor ringer quack mountebank

Example sentences

  1. The company fell victim to a fraud and lost millions of dollars.
  2. The police caught the fraud and he was sent to jail.
  3. He was accused of being a fraud because he lied about his qualifications.
  4. The fraud claimed to be a doctor, but he had no medical training.
  5. The investigation revealed that the charity was a fraud.

Quotes

  • Fraud is the daughter of greed. - Jonathan Gash
  • In politics, the sin of pride is often a prelude to the fall; in business, the sin of fraud. - Michael Josephson
  • There are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better. - Danny Thomas

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