verb
hoodwink
Hoodwink (verb) means to cover someone's eyes, as with a hood, so they cannot see.
verb
1
To cover someone's eyes, as with a hood, so they cannot see.
2
To trick someone into believing something false, often by disguising the truth.
"Ex-King Constantine would be regarded as an apt disciple so long as he succeeded in his purpose of hoodwinking the Allies."
— , The Greek White Book (1917)
"As his correspondence with successive aristocratic First Lords of the Admiralty reveals, he was both unctuously deferential in his dealings with his official and social superiors, and capable sometimes of hoodwinking them."
— Linda Colley, Out of the Caribbean (2007)
3
To hide something or keep it out of sight.
4
To shut the eyes.
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Etymology
The verb is derived from hood (“head covering attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak”) + wink (“to close one’s eyes”). (< C16 'to blindfold'). The noun is derived from the verb.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of hoodwink?
"hoodwink" (verb) means to cover someone's eyes, as with a hood, so they cannot see.
What is another word for hoodwink?
Other words for "hoodwink" include juggle, snow, beguile, bamboozle.
What is the opposite of hoodwink?
Opposites of "hoodwink" include inform, acquaint, apprise.
What are the different meanings of hoodwink?
"hoodwink" has 3 main meanings: 1. To cover someone's eyes, as with a hood, so they cannot see; 2. To trick someone into believing something false, often by disguising the truth; 3. To hide something or keep it out of sight.
