Cozener and Knave

Cozener

Cozener noun - A dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value.
Usage example: he was a “career” cozener who had worked one racket or another his whole life
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Synonyms for Cozener

Knave and cozener are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knave" instead a noun "Cozener".

Knave

Knave noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.
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Synonyms for Knave

Cozener and knave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cozener" instead a noun "Knave".

Nearby Words: knavery, knavish
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Knave and Cozener. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cozener/knave
Cozener & Knave. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cozener/knave>.
Knave or Cozener. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cozener/knave.
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