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What is another word for con?

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Noun
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros)
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“The biggest con of this strategy is that it requires an extended shutdown of operations.”
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An instance of deceiving or tricking someone
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“This man has pulled off the greatest con in our country's history!”
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A criminal, especially one serving a sentence of imprisonment
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“Merritt is now just another con serving time for his misdeeds.”
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A crafty, and typically underhanded, means to achieve one's aims
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A manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings
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An act or instance of persuading, or of being persuaded, to do or believe something
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An incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
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A large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession or group
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The act of evading or avoiding a clear and honest response
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A deceptive game involving card manipulation
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Something used to catch or trap someone or something
Verb
To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
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“Gray is also being charged with developing a scheme to con the couple out of their retirement fund.”
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To deceive or fool someone
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“I con him into thinking I've got connections with a fixer.”
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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.”
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(rare) To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of
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“The hawk rested on a crag of the gorge and conned the terrain with a fierce and frowning eye.”
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To alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
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To use coaxing or flattery in order to persuade someone to do something
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To navigate or pilot a vehicle or vessel
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To acquire new information or skill
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To speak ambiguously, unclearly or doubtfully, especially with intent to deceive
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To apply oneself to study
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To (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
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To acquire knowledge on an issue
Adjective
That is diametrically opposed to something
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Preposition
In opposition to
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