Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
con-trick
noun
/ˈkɒn.trɪk/
Definition
A scheme or trick designed to deceive someone, often to steal money or valuables.
Examples
- He fell for a con-trick that cost him a lot of money.
- The police have been warning people to watch out for con-tricks that target vulnerable individuals.
- She described the elaborate con-trick that had fooled her friend.
Meaning
A con-trick is a fraudulent operation where a person manipulates another into believing a falsehood, typically for personal gain.
Synonyms
- scam
- fraud
- swindle
- deception
