conn

Definition

  • verb: to conduct or direct the steering of (as a ship)
see also: con

Examples

  • They are accused of 'conning' retirees out of their savings. [=of deceiving retired people in order to take their savings]

  • He 'conned' his way into the job. [=he lied about his qualifications to get the job]

  • We don't like being 'conned'. [='swindled']