Fraus

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An act of deception or trickery, often for a personal gain
2. a scheme designed to mislead or manipulate others
3. the practice of obtaining something through dishonest means or deceitful tactics

Etymology: "Fraus" is the plural of "frau," a word borrowed from German, where "Frau" means woman or wife. "Frau" is a doublet of "frow," "vrou," and "vrouw," all descended from the same Germanic source.

Synonyms: fraud, deceiver, impostor, swindler, cheater

Antonyms: honest person, truthful person, authentic, genuine, trustworthy