Zoeken
to con
01
bedriegen, misleiden
to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information
Transitive: to con sb
Example
The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone.
The fraudster conned unsuspecting tourists by selling them counterfeit goods at inflated prices.
She conned her romantic partner by fabricating a sob story to borrow money that she never intended to repay.
02
studeren, uit het hoofd leren
to study or memorize something thoroughly, especially by repetition
Transitive: to con information
Example
She conned the entire textbook for the exam by reading it every night.
He conned the speech word for word to ensure he would not forget it.
I need to con all these formulas before the math test tomorrow.
01
nadeel, contra
a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision
Example
A major con of living in a big city is the high cost of housing.
They discussed the cons of the new policy, including longer working hours and reduced flexibility.
One con of social media is that it can be time-consuming and sometimes negatively impacts mental health.
02
oplichting, zwendel
a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
03
veroordeelde, gevangene
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
con
01
tegen, in tegenstelling
in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.
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