gudgeon

/ˈɡʌdʒɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a small freshwater fish with a long snout, typically found in Europe and Asia.

“The angler hooked a gudgeon in the river.”

2. verb

to deceive or cheat someone, often in a way that is clever or cunning.

“He was accused of gudgeoning his business partners by hiding crucial financial information.”

Synonyms

  • cheat
  • deceive
  • dupe

Antonyms

  • honest
  • sincere