Definitions

1. noun

a deception or trickery that deceives or deludes someone

“The con artist used a series of hoodwinks to steal the victim’s money.”

2. verb

to deceive or trick someone by clever words or actions

“The politician was accused of trying to hoodwink the public with false information.”

3. verb

to deceive or dupe someone, especially in a clever or skillful way

“The magician tried to hoodwink the audience with his magic tricks.”