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CONFIDENCE TRICK

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Confidence Trick.

Confidence Trick - as a noun

A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buncobunco gamebunkobunko gameconcon gameconfidence gameflimflamhustlesting
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheatfraudrigswindle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He fell for a confidence trick and lost all his savings."
"The scam artist used a confidence trick to convince the elderly woman to hand over her bank details."
"Detectives are investigating a case involving an elaborate confidence trick targeting wealthy businessmen."
"The conman used his charm and wit to carry out the confidence trick successfully."
"She was a master of the confidence trick, manipulating people with ease."
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