IELTS Anvil

fraudulent

CEFR: C1

Obtained, done by, or involving intentional deception in order to secure unfair or unlawful gain.

Synonyms

deceitful
duplicitous

Common Collocations

fraudulent claims
fraudulent activity
proven fraudulent

Example Sentence

Regulatory authorities cracked down on fraudulent marketing claims made by unregulated supplement manufacturers.

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