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hoodwink

/hʊdˈwɪŋk/ verb · British & US
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What does hoodwink mean?

verb

To deceive or cheat someone by tricking them into believing something false, or to deceive someone by hiding the truth from them.

Example

"The con artist managed to hoodwink the investor into giving him all of their money."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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