🎭hoodwink

verb
/ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

Meaning

To deceive or trick someone.

Example Sentences

The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.

Synonyms

deceive, trick, dupe, mislead, cheat

Antonyms

inform, enlighten, guide

Collocations

hoodwink customers, hoodwink investors, completely hoodwink

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