Con artist
Con artist noun - A swindler who exploits the confidence of his victim.
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Synonyms for Con artist
Pickpocket and con artist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pickpocket" instead a noun phrase "Con artist".
Pickpocket
Pickpocket noun - A thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places.
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Synonyms for Pickpocket
Con artist and pickpocket are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Con artist" instead a noun "Pickpocket".
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Related pairs
- crook and con artist
- crook and pickpocket
- outlaw and con artist
- outlaw and pickpocket
- thief and con artist
- thief and pickpocket
- swindler and con artist
- swindler and pickpocket
- cheat and con artist
- cheat and pickpocket
- villain and con artist
- villain and pickpocket
- hustler and con artist
- hustler and pickpocket
Both terms in one sentence
- Synopsis: A depiction of the Warner siblings managing to rise from almost the ultimate hard-luck circumstances (their dad is a pickpocket/con artist, for example) to become the stars of Animaniacs.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Animaniacs -
Originally a pickpocket and con artist, she became a mook working for Tweedledum and Tweedledee and took up the mantle of The Carpenter.
Source: Cut Lex Luthor a Check -
Amsterdam and Johnny's shared attraction for Jenny, a pretty pickpocket and con artist, further complicates matters.All of this is set against the backdrop of The American Civil War and political corruption of the 19th century.
Source: Film / Gangs of New York
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