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Meaning of con artist
A person who cheats or deceives others by persuading them to trust or believe in something that is not true.
Etymology of con artist
The term 'con artist' originated in the mid-19th century in the United States, with 'con' being short for 'confidence', referring to the confidence trick, where a person gains the trust of another to cheat or deceive them.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who cheats or deceives others, typically in a confidence trick or other fraudulent scheme.
- * A person who habitually deceives or cheats others for personal gain.
Usage Examples
- The con artist posed as a wealthy investor to gain the trust of his victims.
- * She was a skilled con artist who had swindled many people out of their life savings.
Antonyms
honest person
trustworthy individual
sincere person
genuine article
authentic person
truthful person
reliable person
dependable person
straightforward person
upright person
law-abiding citizen
respectable person
honorable person
virtuous person
moral person
ethical person
principled person
decent person
righteous person