hoodwinking

UK
/ˈhʊd.wɪŋ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʊd.wɪŋ.kɪŋ/

Translations

hoodwinkingnoun
hoodwinkings
pl
The magician's hoodwinking left the audience in awe, as they couldn't figure out how the trick was done.
La duperie du magicien a laissé le public dans l'admiration, car il n'arrivait pas à comprendre comment le tour avait été réalisé.
Additional translations
tromperiePlus courant dans un registre général.
hoodwinkinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈhʊdˌwɪŋkɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʊdˌwɪŋkɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns, meaning ‘deceptive’ or ‘intended to deceive’.
trompeurEmployé au sens de « qui cherche à tromper ».
They were lured into a hoodwinking scheme that promised instant riches.
Ils ont été attirés dans un stratagème trompeur qui promettait des richesses immédiates.
Additional translations
mensongerS'emploie surtout pour qualifier des propos, des promesses ou une communication.
hoodwinkverb

hoodwinking

Gerund

hoodwinked
Past Simple
hoodwinked
Past Participle
hoodwinking
Gerund
UK
/ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/
US
/ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/
The con artist managed to hoodwink the tourists into buying fake tickets.
L'escroc a réussi à tromper les touristes pour qu'ils achètent de faux billets.
Additional translations
banderDans l'ancien sens, avec l'idée de bander les yeux.

Definitions

hoodwinkingnoun
The act of deceiving or tricking someone.
The magician's hoodwinking left the audience in awe, as they couldn't figure out how the trick was done.
hoodwinkinggerund / present participle
Engaging in or characterized by deception; intended to mislead.
They were lured into a hoodwinking scheme that promised instant riches.
hoodwinkverb
To deceive or trick someone.
The con artist managed to hoodwink the tourists into buying fake tickets.
(archaic) To blindfold (someone), especially in order to deceive or conceal.
The prisoners were hoodwinked before being led into the chamber.