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fraud

Syllabification: (fraud)

Pronunciation: /frôd/

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Definition of fraud

noun

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain:he was convicted of fraud prosecutions for social security frauds
a person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities:mediums exposed as tricksters and frauds