bobadil

/bəˈbædɪl/

Definitions

1. verb

to deceive or cheat, especially by speaking falsely.

“He was accused of bobadilling the investor by making false promises.”

2. noun

a false or misleading statement, especially one used to deceive or cheat.

“The politician’s bobadil was exposed by the media after the scandal broke.”

3. noun

a deceitful or cunning person.

“The con artist was a notorious bobadil who targeted vulnerable people.”

Synonyms

  • cheat
  • deceitful person
  • deceiver
  • imposter

Antonyms

  • honest
  • sincere
  • truthful