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hoodwink in German

hoodwink in German is täuschen, an der Nase herumführen, hinters Licht führen — hoodwink means to cover the eyes with, or as if with, a hood; to blindfold.

hoodwink in German

täuschen
verb
To deceive using a disguise; to bewile, dupe, mislead.
an der Nase herumführen
verb
To deceive using a disguise; to bewile, dupe, mislead.
hinters Licht führen
verb
To deceive using a disguise; to bewile, dupe, mislead.
übers Ohr hauen
verb
To deceive using a disguise; to bewile, dupe, mislead.

What does "hoodwink" mean?

  1. verb To cover the eyes with, or as if with, a hood; to blindfold.
  2. verb To deceive using a disguise; to beguile, dupe, mislead.
  3. verb To hide or obscure.
  4. verb To close the eyes.
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What is "hoodwink" in German?

"hoodwink" in German is täuschen, an der Nase herumführen, hinters Licht führen. hoodwink means: To cover the eyes with, or as if with, a hood; to blindfold.

Are there other ways to say "hoodwink" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "hoodwink": täuschen, an der Nase herumführen, hinters Licht führen, übers Ohr hauen.

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