What is another word for Cozened?

Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊzənd] (IPA)

Cozened is a term that refers to being tricked or deceived. It is important to have a good understanding of synonyms for this word as it helps to expand your vocabulary and language skills. Some synonyms for cozened include swindled, duped, scammed, conned, cheated, hoodwinked, defrauded, tricked, bamboozled, and misled. Each of these words refers to being deceived or tricked in some way. By understanding these synonyms, you can have a better understanding of different degrees of being cozened and use these words to make your writing more impactful and diverse.

What are the hypernyms for Cozened?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Cozened

I could not understand how it was that the New York police had been made to believe in the identity of a man falsely representing himself to be Harvey Farnham, yet I was convinced that in some devilish way even they had been Cozened.
"The House by the Lock"
C. N. Williamson
As for me, I do not believe one word of the tale, as I have said before: and I say that it is best to destroy the letters, to tell Doctor Tonge that he is a damned fool, if not worse, so to be Cozened, and to say no more of it.
"Oddsfish!"
Robert Hugh Benson
Tale of the Two Sharpers Who Each Cozened His Compeer v.
"Supplemental Nights, Volume 1"
Richard F. Burton

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