unhoodwink

/ˌʌnˈhuːdwɪŋk/

Definitions

1. verb

to deceive or cheat someone, especially by pretending to be something or someone else

“The scammers tried to unhoodwink their victims by posing as charity workers.”

2. noun

a person or thing that deceives or cheats

“The con artist was a skilled unhoodwink who had fooled many people.”

Synonyms

  • cheat
  • deceive
  • impostor

Antonyms

  • authentic
  • honest
  • trustworthy