Confidence man and Mug

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Confidence man noun - A dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value.

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Mug is an antonym for confidence man.

Mug noun - A round vessel equipped with a handle and designed for drinking.

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Confidence man is an antonym for mug.

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Mug and Confidence man. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/confidence_man/mug

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