con
/kˈɑn/
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Definitions
Adverb
in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.; "much was written pro and con"
Noun
an argument opposed to a proposal
Noun
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
Noun
a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
Verb
deprive of by deceit; "He swindled me out of my inheritance"; "She defrauded the customers who trusted her"; "the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change"
Verb
commit to memory; learn by heart; "Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?"
Synonyms
bunco
bunco game
bunko
bunko game
con game
confidence game
confidence trick
convict
defraud
diddle
flimflam
gip
goldbrick
gyp
hornswoggle
hustle
inmate
learn
memorise
memorize
mulct
nobble
rook
scam
short-change
sting
swindle
victimize
yard bird
yardbird