Act and Fraud

Act

Act noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.

Usage example: was putting on an act when she said she didn't mind being left out of the outing

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Fraud and act are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fraud" instead a noun "Act".

Nearby Words: acting, acted

Fraud noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.

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Act and fraud are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Act" instead a noun "Fraud".

Nearby Word: fraudster

certain	certain act	certain fraud
blatant	blatant act	blatant fraud
cowardly	cowardly act	cowardly fraud
convincing	convincing act	convincing fraud
Other adjectives: actual, real, massive, big, deliberate, famous, minor, said.

Blood from Every Orifice: This happens to Ananias and Sapphira after their infamous act of fraud.

Source: Series / AD: The Bible Continues
Penn & Teller Get Killed has a long sequence where Penn and Teller expose a fraud faith healer by recreating his act.

Source: Psychic Surgery
Corrupt Corporate Executive: Chipper Maxton engages in fraud more for the thrill of the act than for the financial gains it offers.

Source: Literature / Black House

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