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hoodwink v

Hoodwink means to deceive or trick. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of hoodwink

  • to deceive or trick

Usage examples of hoodwink

The scammer hoodwinked retirees by pretending the fake investment was guaranteed by the government.

Do not let the fancy website hoodwink you; the company has no real office or license.

He felt hoodwinked when he learned that the “rare” coin he bought was a cheap reproduction.

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