Definition

Adverb: In a manner involving deceit, trickery, or intentional misrepresentation for the purpose of gaining an unfair or unlawful advantage.

Usage

The adverb "fraudulently" is used to describe how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action was carried out through deception or dishonesty. It is most commonly used in legal, financial, and formal contexts.

Examples

• The company executive was charged after he fraudulently transferred funds to a personal account.
• She claimed benefits fraudulently by providing false information about her income.
• The contract was declared void because it had been fraudulently altered.

Advanced Usage

• "Acting fraudulently": This phrase is often used in legal language to describe behavior that constitutes fraud.
  • The director was found to be acting fraudulently when he concealed the company's debts from investors.

Variants and Related Words

• Fraud (n): The crime or act of deceiving someone for personal or financial gain.
  • He was convicted of tax fraud.
• Fraudulent (adj): Characterized by, involving, or done through fraud.
  • They made fraudulent claims on their insurance policy.
• Fraudster (n): A person who commits fraud.
  • The fraudster used stolen identities to apply for credit cards.

Synonyms

• Dishonestly: In a deceitful or untrustworthy manner.
• Deceitfully: In a manner intended to mislead or trick.
• Under false pretenses: By means of a false claim or identity.

Antonyms

• Honestly: In a truthful, fair, and sincere manner.
• Legitimately: In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.
• Aboveboard: Openly and honestly, without deception.

Adverb

1. in a dishonest and fraudulent manner
   • this money was fraudulently obtained