CONFIDENCE TRICK
(noun)Definitions
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 gameflimflamhustlestingHypernyms (Closely Related)
cheatfraudrigswindleHyponyms (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."