Шукати
to con
01
обманювати, шахраювати
to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information
Transitive: to con sb
Example
The fraudster conned unsuspecting tourists by selling them counterfeit goods at inflated prices.
The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone.
She conned her romantic partner by fabricating a sob story to borrow money that she never intended to repay.
02
вчити, запам'ятовувати
to study or memorize something thoroughly, especially by repetition
Transitive: to con information
Example
The actor had to con his lines before the performance.
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.
Con
01
недолік, мінус
a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision
Example
While there are benefits to owning a pet, a con is the responsibility and cost of pet care.
They discussed the cons of the new policy, including longer working hours and reduced flexibility.
A major con of living in a big city is the high cost of housing.
02
шахрайство, обман
a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
03
засуджений, в'язень
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
con
01
в противагу, на противагу
in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.
Приклад
The fraudster conned unsuspecting tourists by selling them counterfeit goods at inflated prices.
The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone.
She conned her romantic partner by fabricating a sob story to borrow money that she never intended to repay.
The street magician conned passersby with sleight of hand tricks, making them believe he had supernatural abilities.
Don't be fooled by smooth talkers who try to con you out of your personal information or money.
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