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What does hoodwink mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word hoodwink? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To deceive or trick.
  2. (archaic) To cover the eyes with a hood; to blindfold.
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Accomplished liars will beat polygraphs, mislead interrogators, and hoodwink the most sophisticated security regime.
Michael was so observant, so clear-sighted, that it was impossible to hoodwink him.
For example, they suggest exploiting valuations to hoodwink banks into lending you more money than they otherwise would.
Well, what in the world possessed you to hoodwink Mr. French in this manner?
Critics of fish farming are furious at what they consider to be an attempt to hoodwink the public.
Among other things, the show will feature Randi's demonstration of the cold-reading technique used by magicians to entertain and mediums to hoodwink an unsuspecting public.

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