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con

Ngoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: consQuá khứ: connedPhân từ 2: connedV-ing: conning

This word carries a sharp, deceptive energy. When used in the context of a swindle, it evokes a sense of calculated manipulation and theatrical trickery. It is common in crime dramas and legal discussions, though it remains a staple of casual conversation when discussing scams. In the context of decision-making, it functions as a clinical counterweight to a pro. This usage is neutral and analytical, stripped of the criminal connotation, and is used across all levels of formality from business meetings to personal journals.

Countable when referring to a specific trick or a prisoner (a con). Uncountable when referring to the general act of deception.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

A fraudulent scheme or a swindle designed to cheat someone out of money.

"He fell for a classic con involving a fake inheritance."

Danh từ

"The pros and cons of moving to a new city."

Ngoại động từ

[someone]

To persuade someone to believe something that is not true, typically to cheat them.

"The salesman tried to con her into buying a broken car."

Danh từ

A person who has been convicted of a crime and is serving a sentence in prison.

"He spent five years as a con in a maximum-security facility."

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