Diddle and Hornswoggle

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Diddle verb - Deprive of by deceit.

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Hornswoggle is a synonym for diddle. In some cases you can use "Hornswoggle" instead a verb "Diddle".

Hornswoggle verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.

Usage example: I think we've been hornswoggled by that carnival barker

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Diddle is a synonym for hornswoggle. You can use "Diddle" instead a verb "Hornswoggle".

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