Fraud and Mugging

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

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

Nearby Word: fraudster

Mugging noun - Assault with intent to rob.

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Fraud and mugging are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fraud" instead a noun "Mugging".

Nearby Words: mugged, muggy, mugger

The mayor's assistant quickly advises the 'Busters that they're going to be "fake arrested" to uphold the whole "Ghostbusters are a sad fraud mugging for attention" narrative the Mayor wants pushed.

Source: Film / Ghostbusters (2016)

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