Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
con-artist
noun
/ˈkɒnˌɑːrtɪst/
Definition
A person who deceives others by pretending to be someone they are not or by tricking them into believing something false.
Examples
- The con-artist posed as a wealthy investor to scam people out of their money.
- She realized too late that he was a con-artist who had been playing her for a fool.
- Many con-artists have elaborate schemes to trick their victims.
Meaning
A con-artist typically uses charm, deception, and trickery to exploit and manipulate people for personal gain.
Synonyms
- fraudster
- swindler
- scammer
- cheat
- trickster
