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hoodwink

1 of 1verb
/ˈhʊd.ˌwɪnk/
Forms:hoodwinks,hoodwinking,hoodwinked,hoodwinked
1

to deceive a person, often by hiding the truth or using clever tactics to mislead them

transitive
  • The scammer attempted to hoodwink elderly individuals into giving away their personal information.
  • Be cautious of online advertisements that may hoodwink you into purchasing counterfeit products.
  • Some politicians try to hoodwink voters by making false promises during election campaigns.
  • It's essential to stay vigilant and not allow yourself to be hoodwinked by deceptive schemes.
  • The con artist's elaborate plan was designed to hoodwink unsuspecting victims out of their money.
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