Synonyms for
Conning
Definition
The word conning means deceiving or tricking someone through dishonesty or manipulation.
Synonyms & similar words
diddle
swindle
victimize
con
learn
gip
scam
defraud
bunco
nobble
memorise
hornswoggle
memorize
rook
gyp
shortchange
goldbrick
mulct
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.