fraudulent

[fraw-juh-luhnt] / ˈfrɔ dʒə lənt /

ADJECTIVE

deceptive, false

Synonyms

STRONGEST

counterfeit crooked deceitful dishonest fake forged phony sham

WEAK

bamboozling bum crafty criminal devious dishonorable double-dealing duplicitous mock pseudo spurious swindling treacherous tricky

Antonyms

STRONGEST

frank genuine honest moral open real sincere true trustworthy truthful

WEAK

authentic valid

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Citi quickly refunded the fraudulent Southwest charges on Calder’s bill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Supporters of those policies argue they are necessary to manage a strained border system and deter fraudulent claims.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Imagine if your credit card company declined every tenth transaction, reviewed and approved them only if you called, and then determined that more than half of the charges were not fraudulent at all.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

K-pop mogul Bang Si-hyuk, the man who created supergroup BTS, could be arrested on charges of fraudulent trading before his $7.3bn company went public.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Thus the conversion from pristine sadism to fabricated hatred, to fraudulent love.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

Vocabulary lists containing fraudulent

Fake It 'Til You Make It: Synonyms for "False"

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

"The Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

"Bones" Producer's Lawsuit Full of Great Vocabulary

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!