Synonyms for
Conning
Definition
The word conning means deceiving or tricking someone through dishonesty or manipulation.
Synonyms & similar words
con
hornswoggle
mulct
goldbrick
bunco
gip
memorize
scam
diddle
memorise
swindle
gyp
rook
victimize
defraud
nobble
learn
cheating
deceiving
tricking
swindling
bamboozling
fooling
duping
hoodwinking
manipulating
misleading
scamming
defrauding
gulling
hoaxing
deluding
trapping
beguiling
double-crossing
fraudulent
deceptive
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Example sentences
- She was caught conning people out of their money.
- He was conning his classmates by pretending to be sick.
- The magician was conning the audience with his amazing tricks.
- The salesman was conning customers into buying worthless products.
- She felt guilty after conning her sister into doing her chores.