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Noun con artist has 1 sense
  1. confidence man, con man, con artist - a swindler who exploits the confidence of his victim
    --1 is a kind of swindler, chiseller, chiseler, gouger, scammer, grifter, sharper, sharpie, sharpy

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Term: con artist

Definition: A con artist is a person who deceives others, typically through fraud, scams, or dishonest schemes, to exploit them for personal gain. Sense 1 (noun): A person skilled at tricking others and manipulating their trust for financial or personal advantage. Sample sentence: The con artist convinced the elderly couple to invest their life savings in a fake company. Sense 2 (noun): A person who gains the trust of others to obtain money, goods, or favors through fraudulent behavior. Sample sentence: The con artist posed as a charity worker and collected donations from unsuspecting individuals. Related products on Amazon:
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