fraud
12 synonyms and 2 antonyms for fraud, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The crime of deceiving someone to gain money or an unfair advantage.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use fraud
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
commit fraud
wire fraud
expose someone as a fraud
Etymology
From Old French fraude, from Latin fraus, "deceit, injury."
Full origin of fraud →Frequently asked questions
What does “fraud” mean?
The word “fraud” means the crime of deceiving someone to gain money or an unfair advantage. In plain terms, deliberate deception for gain, or a person exposed as a fake.
How do you pronounce “fraud”?
“Fraud” is pronounced frawd (/fɹɔːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “fraud” in a sentence?
Here is “fraud” used in a sentence: “She was charged with credit card fraud.”
What part of speech is “fraud”?
“Fraud” is a noun.
Where does the word “fraud” come from?
The word “fraud” comes from Latin. From Old French fraude, from Latin fraus, "deceit, injury.".
Is “fraud” a common word?
“Fraud” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “fraud” have?
“Fraud” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the crime of deceiving someone to gain money or an unfair advantage.
What is the difference between fraud and theft?
Theft is taking someone's property without permission, while fraud is the crime of deceiving someone in order to gain money or an unfair advantage. In fraud the victim is tricked into handing something over; in theft it is simply taken.
What is the difference between fraud and a scam?
A scam is an informal word for a dishonest scheme designed to cheat people, whereas fraud is the formal and legal term for gaining money or advantage by deception. Most scams are a type of fraud.
Can you call a person a fraud?
Yes. A fraud is also a person who pretends to be something they are not — for example, someone who fakes qualifications or expertise. In this sense it means much the same as impostor or charlatan.
