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cozen

/ˈkʌz.ən/

Translations

cozenverb

cozened

Past Simple

cozened

Past Participle

cozening

Gerund

/ˈkʌz.ən/

вводить в заблуждение

She managed to cozen him into believing her story.

Ей удалось ввести его в заблуждение, заставив поверить в её историю.

He tried to cozen his way into the exclusive club.

Он пытался обманом проникнуть в эксклюзивный клуб.

Additional translations

Synonyms

cozenverb

To deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery.

He cozened her into believing that he was a famous artist.

To obtain by deception or fraud.

They cozened the money from unsuspecting investors.

To act deceitfully or practice cheating.

He was known to cozen at cards whenever the stakes were high.