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To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
“Gray is also being charged with developing a scheme to con the couple out of their retirement fund.”
To deceive or fool someone
“I con him into thinking I've got connections with a fixer.”
To learn by heart, or commit to memory
“And to con by rote is to commit to memory by an operation of mind similar to the turning of a wheel.”
(rare) To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of
“The hawk rested on a crag of the gorge and conned the terrain with a fierce and frowning eye.”
To alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
To use coaxing or flattery in order to persuade someone to do something
To tell a lie or something that is untrue
To navigate or pilot a vehicle or vessel
To acquire new information or skill
To speak ambiguously, unclearly or doubtfully, especially with intent to deceive
To apply oneself to study
To (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
To acquire knowledge on an issue
Plural for a disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros)
“The biggest con of this strategy is that it requires an extended shutdown of operations.”
Plural for an instance of deceiving or tricking someone
“This man has pulled off the greatest con in our country's history!”
Plural for a criminal, especially one serving a sentence of imprisonment
“Merritt is now just another con serving time for his misdeeds.”
Plural for a crafty, and typically underhanded, means to achieve one's aims
Plural for a manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings
Plural for an act or instance of persuading, or of being persuaded, to do or believe something
Plural for a large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession or group
Plural for the act of evading or avoiding a clear and honest response
Plural for something used to catch or trap someone or something
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