Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conning
verb
/kɒn/
Definition
The act of deceiving or tricking someone for personal gain.
Examples
- She was conning him into believing he had won the lottery.
- They had been conning the tourists with fake tickets.
- He was skilled at conning people out of their money.
Meaning
Conning involves manipulating or misleading someone by using cunning or deceitful strategies. It often refers to acts aimed at swindling or defrauding a person or organization.
Synonyms
- deceiving
- tricking
- swindling
- defrauding
