Frauds Meaning in English
word · lemma: fraud
Definition
Frauds are dishonest acts intended to deceive people, or the people who commit such acts. The word can refer to scams or to people who are cheating others.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or legal contexts to talk about crimes like financial or identity fraud. Can refer to multiple dishonest people ('They are frauds') or multiple scams. Often paired with words like 'commit', 'uncover', 'victims of'. Don't confuse with 'mistake' (error, not intentional deception).
Example Sentences
The police are investigating several frauds in the city.
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The company lost a lot of money because of frauds.
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Some online shops turned out to be frauds.
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After the scandal, people realized the investors were actually frauds all along.
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There have been more frauds reported this year than ever before.
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He seems nice, but a lot of people say they're just frauds trying to get your money.
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