|
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.”
An instance of deceiving or tricking someone
“This man has pulled off the greatest con in our country's history!”
A criminal, especially one serving a sentence of imprisonment
“Merritt is now just another con serving time for his misdeeds.”
A crafty, and typically underhanded, means to achieve one's aims
A manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings
An act or instance of persuading, or of being persuaded, to do or believe something
An incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
A large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession or group
The act of evading or avoiding a clear and honest response
A deceptive game involving card manipulation
Something used to catch or trap someone or something
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 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
That is diametrically opposed to something
In opposition to
Related Words and Phrases
|
