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appear fraudulent

[/əˈpɪr ˈfrɔːdʒələnt/]
verb phrase
parecer fraudulento
1. to seem or look like something that is dishonest, deceptive, or involving fraud
The document appears fraudulent based on the inconsistent signatures.
O documento parece fraudulento baseado nas assinaturas inconsistentes.
2. to give the impression of being fake, counterfeit, or illegitimate
His claim to the inheritance appears fraudulent after the investigation.
Sua reivindicação à herança parece fraudulenta após a investigação.
NYC Slang
look sus; seem shady
Synonyms
seem fraudulentlook fraudulentappear dishonestappear deceptiveseem fake
Antonyms
appear legitimateseem genuineappear authenticlook honest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parecer fraudulento
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
parecer fraudulento
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Brazil
parecer enganoso
Alternative expression emphasizing deception

Related Idioms & Phrases

appear too good to be true
raise red flags
something doesn't add up
fishy situation
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