Con
Con noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
Usage example: the explanation was so plausible that I never suspected it was all a con to make off with my car
Flimflam is a synonym for con in deceive topic. In some cases you can use "Flimflam" instead the word "Con" as a noun or a verb. popular alternative
Nearby Word: cony
Flimflam
Flimflam noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
Usage example: just the latest Internet flimflam to get e-mail recipients to reveal bank account numbers and other personal information
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Flimflam and Con. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/con/flimflam
Con & Flimflam. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/con/flimflam>.
Flimflam or Con. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/con/flimflam.
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