All 8 Uses of
fraud
in
The Idiot
- The estate was considerably encumbered with debts; creditors turned up on all sides, and the prince, in spite of all advice and entreaty, insisted upon managing all matters of claim himself—which, of course, meant satisfying everybody all round, although half the claims were absolutely fraudulent.†
Chpt 2.1fraudulent = dishonest
- Gentlemen, I have no hesitation in telling you that it was the fact of Tchebaroff's intervention that made me suspect a fraud.†
Chpt 2.8 *fraud = someone who deceives others or something intended to deceive -- usually for financial gain or ego
- If I say I suspected a fraud, there is nothing personal in that.†
Chpt 2.8
- In short, that is what convinced me that Tchebaroff must be a rogue, and that he had induced Mr. Burdovsky to attempt this fraud.†
Chpt 2.8
- He has abused your credulity and involved you all in an attempted fraud, for when all is said and done this claim is nothing else!†
Chpt 2.8
- a fraud?†
Chpt 2.8
- Certainly it is a fraud!†
Chpt 2.8
- Since Mr. Burdovsky is not Pavlicheff's son, his claim is neither more nor less than attempted fraud (supposing, of course, that he had known the truth), but the fact is that he has been deceived.†
Chpt 2.8
Definition:
someone who deceives or a deception -- usually for financial gain or ego
The exact meaning of fraud can depend upon its context. For example:
- "She is a fraud." -- a person who is dishonest about who they are
- "It is a fraud." -- something intended to deceive (e.g., lies to trick people)
- "I will not take part in this fraud." -- an act of intentional deception (e.g., an act of lying to trick people)