Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
confidence-man
noun
/ˈkɒnfɪdəns mæn/
Definition
A confidence-man is a person who deceives others by gaining their trust, often to trick them into giving up money or valuables.
Examples
- The confidence-man posed as a wealthy investor to lure victims.
- She realized too late that he was a confidence-man who had swindled her out of her savings.
- Many novels and films depict the cunning tactics of a confidence-man.
Meaning
A con artist or fraudster who exploits people’s trust and belief in their honesty to achieve personal gain.
Synonyms
- con artist
- swindler
- fraud
- scammer
- trickster
