Synonyms for

Hocus

Verb / ˈhəʊkʌs / Another word for hocus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'hocus' is to deceive or trick someone.

Synonyms & similar words

deceive trick cheat fool deceive bamboozle hoodwink manipulate swindle delude dupe mislead beguile gull hoax cozen defraud gyp trounce decoy

Example sentences

  1. He tried to hocus me into giving him my candy.
  2. The magician used a clever trick to hocus the audience.
  3. Don't let anyone hocus you into doing something you don't want to do.
  4. She used her charm to hocus her way into getting what she wanted.
  5. He was able to hocus the judge and avoid punishment for his crime.

Quotes

  • 'Hocus pocus' is a phrase often used by magicians when performing tricks.
  • Sometimes people try to hocus others to get what they want.
  • Don't let someone hocus you into doing something you don't want to do.

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