Cozen
Cozen verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.
Usage example: cozened several elderly ladies into believing that he was intending marriage
Diddle is a synonym for cozen in honest topic. In some cases you can use "Diddle" instead a verb "Cozen", when it comes to topics like cheat.
Nearby Word: cozening
Diddle
Diddle verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.
Usage example: an unscrupulous Broadway producer diddles little old ladies by persuading them to invest in a surefire flop
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