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Meaning of the word con in English

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con

US /kɑːn/
UK /kɒn/
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Verb

persuade (someone) to do or believe something by lying to them

Example:
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He tried to con me into buying a fake watch.
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Don't let him con you with his smooth talk.
Synonym:
deceive trick swindle defraud cheat

Noun

1.

an act of deceiving or tricking someone

Example:
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It was all a big con to get money from him.
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The whole scheme was a clever con.
Synonym:
scam fraud hoax trick deception
2.

a disadvantage or argument against something

Example:
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We need to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
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One of the biggest cons of this plan is the high cost.
Antonym:
pros advantages
3.

a convicted criminal, especially one serving a prison sentence

Example:
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The escaped con was apprehended by the police.
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He's an ex-con trying to turn his life around.
Synonym:
convict prisoner inmate felon
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