ξεγελώ — meaning in English

English meaning

• con noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
• outsmart verb To defeat someone by being cleverer or more cunning.
• trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.

Senses

ξεγελώ is used for these senses in English:

• con (transitive, informal) To trick, lie or defraud, usually for personal gain.
• trick (transitive) To fool; to cause to believe something untrue; to deceive.

con — full definition

1. noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
2. verb To trick or cheat someone, typically for personal gain.
3. noun A disadvantage of something, especially when weighed against its benefits.
4. noun (informal) A convicted criminal.
5. noun A large organized gathering for fans of a hobby or genre, such as comics or gaming.

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