con man
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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It’s easy to fall for a con man’s pitch, but you don’t have to keep falling for it.
From Salon
This is precisely what a con man would say to a mark.
From Salon
In its famous showstopper, “Ya Got Trouble,” con man Harold Hill warns the River City townsfolk about supposed dens of immorality, and the children notice Matty in the crowd, holding a bundle.
From Salon
Lady Mary must cope with the isolating social ramifications of being divorced and targeted by a con man.
From Los Angeles Times
What kind of con artist cons the con man into thinking he believes this bile.
From Salon
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