What is another word for Conned?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒnd] (IPA)

The word "conned" has several synonyms that can be used to describe the act of deceiving or cheating someone. Some alternatives include fooled, tricked, swindled, duped, deceived, bilked, hoodwinked, scammed, and defrauded. Each of these words describes a situation where an individual is taken advantage of by another through dishonest or sneaky means. Whether it's a scammer convincing someone to give them money or a clever thief conning someone out of their valuables, the act of being conned can happen in many forms and is a cautionary tale for people to be aware of those who may be trying to take advantage of them.

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Usage examples for Conned

A hushed half-hour there would be something to be treasured up and Conned over again and again in subsequent recollection.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
The Basel Museum possesses also a set of ten washed drawings in Indian ink,-scenes of the Passion designed for glass-painting,-which must be Conned and Conned again before one can "know" Holbein at all in his deepest moods.
"Holbein"
Beatrice Fortescue
As she thought over the avowal she would make to him, and Conned the words she would speak to him, the girl's cheeks, though she believed herself alone, burned with happy blushes; her breath came more quickly, her body swayed involuntarily in the direction whence he, who had chosen and honoured her, would come!
"The Castle Inn"
Stanley John Weyman

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