Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
confidence-trick
noun
/ˈkɒnfɪdəns trɪk/
Definition
A deception designed to manipulate someone into trusting the trickster to gain something of value.
Examples
- The scam was a classic confidence-trick, where the con artist posed as an investment advisor.
- Many people fell victim to the confidence-trick claiming to double their money.
- She was wary of strangers after falling for a confidence-trick in her youth.
Meaning
A confidence trick is a scheme that relies on the trust of the victim. The trickster presents themselves as trustworthy to exploit the victim for personal gain.
Synonyms
- scam
- fraud
- swindle
- dupe
- con
