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Vocabulary Entry
con
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A person who swindles or deceives others.
Example Sentences
"The con took advantage of the elderly couple."
"He was known as a master con in the city."
"Watch out for that con trying to sell you fake tickets."
V
verb
To trick or deceive someone.
Example Sentences
"She conferred her trust upon him, but he conned her."
"Don't con me; I know the truth."
"They tried to con the investors into giving them more money."
A
adjective
Relating to a deception; fraudulent.
Example Sentences
"The con artist was arrested for his fraudulent schemes."
"They discovered con jobs all around the area."
"He was given a con title in the organization for his deceptive practices."