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A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros)
“The biggest con of this strategy is that it requires an extended shutdown of operations.”
An instance of deceiving or tricking someone
“This man has pulled off the greatest con in our country's history!”
A criminal, especially one serving a sentence of imprisonment
“Merritt is now just another con serving time for his misdeeds.”
A manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings
An act or instance of persuading, or of being persuaded, to do or believe something
An incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
A large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession or group
The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification
Something used to catch or trap someone or something
To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
“Gray is also being charged with developing a scheme to con the couple out of their retirement fund.”
To deceive or fool someone
“I con him into thinking I've got connections with a fixer.”
To learn by heart, or commit to memory
“And to con by rote is to commit to memory by an operation of mind similar to the turning of a wheel.”
(rare) To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of
“The hawk rested on a crag of the gorge and conned the terrain with a fierce and frowning eye.”
To tell a lie or something that is untrue
To navigate or pilot a vehicle or vessel
To cajole or convince someone with flattery
To give a false or misleading account of the nature of
To acquire new information or skill
To speak ambiguously, unclearly or doubtfully, especially with intent to deceive
To apply oneself to study
To acquire knowledge on an issue
To (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
That is diametrically opposed to something
In opposition to
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