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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

cozening

/kəˈzɛnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does cozening mean?

verb

Pretending to be friendly in order to deceive someone, or to persuade someone to do something by being friendly and flattering.

Example

"The politician was accused of cozening the public with empty promises."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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