Synonyms

hoodwink

American

[hood-wingk] / ˈhʊdˌwɪŋk /

verb (used with object)

to deceive or trick.

Synonyms:

gyp, swindle, cheat, dupe
Archaic. to blindfold.
Obsolete. to cover or hide.

hoodwink British

/ ˈhʊdˌwɪŋk /

verb

to dupe; trick
obsolete to cover or hide

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Other Word Forms

hoodwinkable adjective
hoodwinker noun

Etymology

Origin of hoodwink

First recorded in 1555–65; hood ¹ + wink ¹

Example Sentences

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Even though I could afford it and I needed the operation done, it was hard not to feel a little hoodwinked.

From MarketWatch

What about hoodwinked for believing England had a chance of competing in Australia?

From BBC

Dr Amati worries that "people are being hoodwinked into thinking 'high protein' on a label necessarily means that it is healthy. Honestly, it's another health halo."

From BBC

Mr Hogg said Dunlop had the "ability to lie and hoodwink the system", adding: "It's beyond belief."

From BBC

At this stage of the season I can get hoodwinked a bit because I have covered some teams when they have played well, and it means I overlook some of their opposition's qualities.

From BBC

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