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
Nearby Word: cony
Sleight
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- It's performed by Ricky Jay, a noted sleight-of-hand artist and expert on con men.
Source: Flopsy - The team includes an inventor, a magician/sleight-of-hand expert, and a smooth-talking con artist.
Source: Just For Fun / Trope Title Shows
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