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to con
01
to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information
Transitive: to con sb
02
to study or memorize something thoroughly, especially by repetition
Transitive: to con information
Con
01
a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision
02
a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
03
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
con
01
in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.
con
v
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.
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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