Con artist
Con artist noun - A swindler who exploits the confidence of his victim.
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Pretender and con artist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretender" instead a noun phrase "Con artist".
Pretender
Pretender noun - One who makes false claims of identity or expertise.
Con artist and pretender are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Con artist" instead a noun "Pretender".
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Pretender and Con artist. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/con_artist/pretender
Con artist & Pretender. N.p., 2016. Web. 27 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/con_artist/pretender>.
Pretender or Con artist. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/con_artist/pretender.
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