What is another word for Cozener?

Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊznə] (IPA)

Cozener is a word used to describe someone who cheats or deceives others. There are many synonyms that can be used to describe this type of person, such as swindler, fraudster, trickster, cheat, deceiver, charlatan, imposter, or scammer. These terms all share the common trait of someone who uses dishonest methods to gain an advantage or exploit others. However, while each of these words may have slightly different nuances, they all ultimately describe someone who cannot be trusted to act with integrity. Though it is unfortunate that such individuals exist, recognizing the different synonyms for "cozener" can help people to more effectively identify and avoid those who seek to deceive them.

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What are the hypernyms for Cozener?

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

What are the opposite words for Cozener?

Cozener is a term used to describe someone who deceives or trick others through cunning and dishonest methods. Antonyms for Cozener include trustworthy, honest, sincere, forthright, genuine, and candid. All of these words denote individuals who are honest and can be relied on to speak and behave truthfully. Trustworthy people are reliable and can be trusted to keep their word, whereas dishonest individuals cannot be depended upon to do so. Sincere and genuine individuals are straightforward and honest in their intentions, while Cozeners mask their true intentions to achieve their goals. Therefore, antonyms for Cozener describe individuals who are known for their integrity and honesty rather than deception and cunning.

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Usage examples for Cozener

To distrust a gentleman and repel his advances had been one of the first lessons instilled into her opening mind; nor had she more than emerged from childhood before she knew that a laced coat forewent destruction, and held the wearer of it a Cozener, who in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred kept no faith with a woman beneath him, but lived only to break hearts and bring grey hairs to the grave.
"The Castle Inn"
Stanley John Weyman
About this time the French quack took his leave: the part he had to act was performed: the juggle was complete: and two wretches had triumphed over the sagacity and magnanimity of a sage and a hero, whom misfortune had levelled to folly; and who, in violating the dignity of his own character, had only equalled himself with vulgar knaves; men who exulted that the circumventer was circumvented; or, as they expressed it, "the great Cozener was cozened."
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 (of 3)"
Isaac Disraeli
They were foully slain by the device of this tyrant, this Cozener with oaths, this paymaster with a knife.
"Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut"
Wace

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