
Defraud
Criminal Action
Defraud is a legal term indicating a criminal act of deception to gain financially.

The director was found to defraud his clients by reporting false earnings.
Financial Focus
Use 'defraud' when referring to the illegal obtaining of money or property, not just lying.

An accountant may defraud a firm by transferring funds into a personal account.
Seriousness
'Defraud' conveys a serious offense with legal consequences, more than a simple lie.

Scammers who defraud elderly people face severe legal penalties.
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