Both Uses of
fraud
in
The Ramayana
- Our glorious king, by sin unstained, Will never grant what fraud obtained; No shade of fault in him is seen: Let Ráma be anointed, Queen.†
Book 2fraud = someone who deceives others or something intended to deceive -- usually for financial gain or ego
- Now all thy longings are fulfilled; The joy of Raghu's race is killed, And ruined is the ancient line, Destroyer, by that fraud of thine.†
Book 6 *
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)