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The definition of a con is a disadvantage, a negative reason or a scam designed to trick or defraud someone.

(noun)

An example of a con, or disadvantage, of buying an expensive item is the high price.
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.

See con in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

against; in opposition: to argue a matter pro and con

Origin: contr. < L contra, against

noun

a reason, vote, position, etc. in opposition

transitive verb conned, conning

to peruse carefully; study; fix in the memory

Origin: ME connen, to be able < OE cunnan: see can

transitive verb, noun conned, conning

conn

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adjective

Slang confidence: a con man

transitive verb conned, conning

to swindle (a victim) by first gaining the person's confidence
to trick or fool, esp. by glib persuasion

noun

Slang the act or an instance of conning; swindle; trick

☆

noun

Slang convict

consolidated
consul
continued

com-: used before c, d, g, j, n, q, s, t, v, and sometimes f: condominium, confrere

See con in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

In opposition or disagreement; against: debated the issue pro and con.

noun

An argument or opinion against something.
One who holds an opposing opinion or view.

Origin:

Origin: Short for contra

transitive verb conned conned, con·ning, cons

To study, peruse, or examine carefully.
To learn or commit to memory.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English connen, to know

Origin: , from Old English cunnan; see gnō- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

conˈner noun

or conn

transitive verb conned conned, con·ning, cons or conns

To direct the steering or course of (a vessel).

noun

The station or post of the person who steers a vessel.
The act or process of steering a vessel.

Origin:

Origin: From cond

Origin: , from Middle English conduen

Origin: , from Old French conduire

Origin: , from Latin condūcere, to lead together; see conduce

transitive verb conned conned, con·ning, cons

To swindle (a victim) by first winning his or her confidence; dupe.

noun

A swindle.

adjective

Of, relating to, or involving a swindle or fraud: a con artist; a con job.

Origin:

Origin: Short for confidence

noun
Slang

A convict.

abbreviation

concerto
Law conclusion
Latin conjunx (wife)
consolidate
Con. consul
continued

prefix

Variant of com-.

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