Fraudulent

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈfrɔː.djÊŠ.lÉ™nt/

Origin

From Old French, from Latin fraudulentus, from fraus.

Full definition of fraudulent

Adjective

1. dishonest; based on fraud or deception
2. false; phonyHe tried to pass a fraudulent check.

Usage notes

Nouns to which "fraudulent" is often applied: claim, practice, transfer, scheme, transaction, document, intent, misrepresentation, act, action, mortgage, check, conveyance, accounting, bankruptcy, reporting, etc.

Synonyms

Derived terms

• fraudulently