Word: Con
How to pronounce: kɒn
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. Persuade (someone) to do or believe something, typically by use of a deception.
Noun
Definitions:
1. An instance of deceiving or tricking someone.
Noun
Definitions:
1. A disadvantage.
Example sentences: "Borrowers have to weigh up the pros and cons of each mortgage offer"
Noun
Definitions:
1. A convict.
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. Study attentively or learn by heart (a piece of writing)
Example sentences: "The children conned their pages with a great show of industry"
Noun
Definitions:
1. A convention, especially one for enthusiasts of science fiction and fantasy literature annd films.
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. Direct the steering of (a ship)
Noun
Definitions:
1. The action or post of conning a ship.
Example sentences: "Mr Cargill, take the con"
Synonyms:
con man
fraud
humbug
scam
con game
bunco
sting
cheat
swindle
diddle
bilk
mislead
bamboozle
defraud
cozen
beguile
fool
memorize
learn
trick
bluff
hoodwink
dupe
convict
Derivations:
cony
Keep in Mind
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Con in Other Languages...
Spanish: Desventaja
German: Nachteil
French: Inconvénient
Italian: Svantaggio
Turkish: Eksi
