English Synonym Finder

hoodwink

Definitions

To deceive or trick someone.

To cover or hide, especially in a way that misleads.

Examples

The con artist tried to hoodwink the elderly couple into signing over their property.

He managed to hoodwink his way into the exclusive party by pretending to be a famous actor.

Don't let his charming smile hoodwink you into believing he is telling the truth.

Synonyms

deceive dupe bamboozle trick delude swindle cheat

Antonyms

undeceive disabuse enlighten reveal expose clarify inform