conman
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Noun — A person who cheats or deceives others out of money or trust, typically through a confidence scheme.
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Etymology
A shortening of "confidence man" — someone who wins a victim's confidence in order to swindle them.
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What does “conman” mean?
The word “conman” means a person who cheats or deceives others out of money or trust, typically through a confidence scheme. In plain terms, a scammer or swindler who tricks people by first earning their trust.
How do you use “conman” in a sentence?
Here is “conman” used in a sentence: “The conman convinced elderly residents to hand over their savings for a fake investment.”
What part of speech is “conman”?
“Conman” is a noun.