Cozen and Gouge

Cozen

Cozen verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.
Usage example: cozened scores of people by persuading them to hand over funds that he would “invest”

Gouge and cozen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gouge" instead a verb "Cozen".

Nearby Word: cozening

Gouge

Gouge verb - To charge (someone) too much for goods or services.
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Cozen and gouge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cozen" instead a verb "Gouge".

Nearby Words: gouged, gouging
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