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con

A con is a disadvantage, a negative reason or a scam designed to trick or defraud someone. (noun)

  1. An example of a con, or disadvantage, of buying an expensive item is the high price.
  2. A plan to swindle an old widow out of her money is an example of a con.

To con is to trick someone, or use deception to defraud or lie to someone. (verb)

When you lie to someone to get something you want from him, this is an example of a situation where you con him.

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See con in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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