All 3 Uses of
fraudulent
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry caught Ron's eye and knew that Ron was thinking exactly the same as he was: they both knew that Professor Trelawney was an old fraud, but on the other hand, they loathed Umbridge so much that they felt very much on Trelawneys side — until she swooped down on them a few seconds later, that is.†
Chpt 15
- 'I just think she's an absolutely appalling teacher and a real old fraud.†
Chpt 17 *
- She obviously reckons Trelawney's an old fraud, too… looks like she's put her on probation.†
Chpt 17
Definition:
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(fraudulent) dishonesty -- usually for financial gain or ego