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through fraud
[θruː frɔːd]
prepositional phrase
por fraude
1.
by means of deception or dishonest action; using fraudulent methods
He obtained the documents through fraud.
Ele obteve os documentos por fraude.
2.
as a result of or by way of fraudulent activity
The company gained market share through fraud and manipulation.
A empresa ganhou participação de mercado por fraude e manipulação.
Synonyms
by fraud
via fraud
by means of deception
fraudulently
deceitfully
Antonyms
honestly
legitimately
through honest means
fairly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
por fraude
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
por fraude
standard usage
São Paulo
por fraude
standard usage
Portugal
através de fraude
alternative construction more common in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
commit fraud
obtained through fraudulent means
perpetrate fraud
defraud someone
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