What is another word for fraudulently?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈɔːdjʊləntli] (IPA)

Fraudulently is an adverb that describes actions or behavior performed in a dishonest or deceitful manner. There are several synonyms for this term, such as deceitfully, dishonestly, deceptively, and unscrupulously. These words all imply that someone has acted with the intention to deceive others for personal gain. Other synonyms for fraudulently include treacherously, misleadingly, underhandedly, and unfairly. These words add an extra element of immoral behavior to the act being described. Whether someone is acting fraudulently in business dealings, personal relationships, or other aspects of their life, the consequences of these actions can be severe and long-lasting.

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Usage examples for Fraudulently

He knew the letter, for he had seen it before, but he had not delivered it; he had fraudulently withheld it from Trenck, in order to send it to Berlin, to his friend Pollnitz, and to ask him if he did not think it well suited to accomplish their purpose of making Lieutenant von Trenck harmless, by bringing about his utter destruction.
"Berlin and Sans-Souci"
Louise Muhlbach
It is a melancholy fact, but it can be abundantly proved, that great numbers of the unfortunate strangers, who are carried from Africa to our colonies, are fraudulently and forcibly taken from their native soil.
"The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Vol. I"
Thomas Clarkson
This committee had been ordered by the house of commons to inquire into charges made by Mr. Israel Tarte against another member of the house, Mr. Thomas McGreevy, who was accused of having used his influence as a commissioner of the Quebec harbour, a government appointment, to obtain fraudulently from the department of public works, presided over by Sir Hector for many years, large government contracts in connection with the Quebec harbour and other works.
"Canada under British Rule 1760-1900"
John G. Bourinot

Famous quotes with Fraudulently

  • My father obtained the rights to the E-meter in 1952 from Volney Mathison in the same manner that he does everything— through fraud and coercion. My father learned about the E-meter from Mathison who developed it and my father fraudulently extracted those rights from Mathison so that my father could use it in Scientology auditing.
    Ronald DeWolf

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