Fraud and Prank

Fraud

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

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Prank and fraud are semantically related. in hoax topic. In some cases you can use "Prank" instead a noun "Fraud".

Nearby Word: fraudster

Prank noun - A playful or mischievous act intended as a joke.

Usage example: as a prank, several students managed to change all the classroom clocks to different times

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Fraud and prank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fraud" instead a noun "Prank".

Nearby Words: prankish, prankster, pranked, pranking

elaborate	elaborate fraud	elaborate prank
fake	fake fraud	fake prank
petty	petty fraud	petty prank
real	real fraud	real prank
Other adjectives: massive, big, huge, harmless, famous, possible, minor, latest, giant, attempted.

In a nod to the original story though, the first run-in Ichabod has with the Horseman is a fraud - a jealous Brom Bones was disguised as the being as a prank.

Source: Scooby-Doo Hoax

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