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Conned: meaning, definitions and examples

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conned

 

[ kɒnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deception, scam

To con someone means to trick them into giving you something, often money, by using deception. This term is commonly associated with fraudulent schemes or scams. The act of conning typically involves manipulation and dishonesty.

Synonyms

beguile, defraud, dupe, swindle, trick

Examples of usage

  • She was conned out of her savings by a fake investment scheme.
  • He managed to con his way into the VIP section of the event.
  • They conspired to con the elderly couple into handing over their valuables.

Translations

Translations of the word "conned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganado

🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया

🇩🇪 betrogen

🇮🇩 ditipu

🇺🇦 обманутий

🇵🇱 oszukany

🇯🇵 騙された

🇫🇷 duper

🇪🇸 engañado

🇹🇷 kandırılmış

🇰🇷 속은

🇸🇦 مخدوع

🇨🇿 oklamaný

🇸🇰 oklamaný

🇨🇳 被欺骗的

🇸🇮 prevaren

🇮🇸 svikinn

🇰🇿 алдауға ұшыраған

🇬🇪 დატყუებული

🇦🇿 aldanmış

🇲🇽 engañado

Etymology

The term 'con' is derived from the word 'confidence', stemming from the phrase 'confidence trick', which describes a swindle that typically involves gaining someone's trust. The first known use of the term in this context dates back to the late 19th century in America. During this time, various scams emerged that relied heavily on psychological manipulation, where the con artist would present themselves as trustworthy to instill confidence in their victims. As the techniques for scamming individuals developed, so did the vernacular associated with these actions, leading to the shorthand usage of 'con' as a verb. The concept of conning has persisted in popular culture, often depicted in literature and films, further cementing its place in the lexicon of deception.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,856 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.