Con and Sleight

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

Sleight and con are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sleight" instead a noun "Con".

Nearby Word: cony

Sleight

Sleight noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

Con and sleight are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Con" instead a noun "Sleight".

Nearby Word: sleigh

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.
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