hoodwink

1. (verb) conceal one's true motives from esp. by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end; "He bamboozled his professors into thinking that he knew the subject well"
Synonyms: bamboozle, lead by the nose, play false, snow
Related Words: betray, deceive, lead astray

2. (verb) influence by slyness
Synonyms: beguile, juggle
Related Words: beat, cheat, rip off, sell short



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