Hoaxing
/ˈhɔːksɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of deliberately fabricating false information or events to deceive others, potentially leading to legal consequences such as fraud or harassment charges.
The criminal was charged with hoaxing after creating a false bomb threat.
Forms
- hoax
- hoaxes
- hoaxed
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Commentary
Hoaxing often overlaps legally with fraud and can implicate various statutes depending on the nature and impact of the deception.
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