Fool
Fool verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.
Usage example: I fooled him into thinking that we were driving to the store, not to his surprise birthday party
Fleece
Fleece verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.
Usage example: swindlers who use the telephone to fleece senior citizens out of their savings
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