Con and Phony

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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
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Phony and con are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phony" instead the word "Con" as a noun or a verb.
Nearby Word: cony

Phony

Phony noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.
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Con and phony are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Con" instead the word "Phony" as a noun or a verb.
Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning

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  • Film / Nightmare Alley Phony Psychic Psycho Psychologist: Lilith Ritter is an amoral psychologist who uses confidential information on her clients to con them out of money, and does not hesitate to ruin her ally Stanton.
    Source: Film / Nightmare Alley
  • Podcast / The Thrilling Adventure Hour Phony Psychic: Bobo Brubaker, an ex-boyfriend of Sadie's who occasionally runs some sort of supernatural con.
    Source: Podcast / The Thrilling Adventure Hour
  • Psychic Detective Yakumo is another genuine psychic who is not ashamed to pull a Phony Psychic con.
    Source: Phony Psychic
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