cozening

UK
/ˈkʌz.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʌz.ən.ɪŋ/

Translations

cozeningnoun
cozenings
pl
UK
/ˈkʌz.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʌz.ən.ɪŋ/
Functions as a countable and uncountable noun meaning 'deception; an act of cheating'.
cozeningadjective
more cozening
Comp.
most cozening
Super.
UK
/ˈkʌzənɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʌzənɪŋ/
He used his cozening charm to deceive the investors.
Он использовал свой обманный шарм, чтобы обмануть инвесторов.
cozenverb

cozening

Gerund

cozened
Past Simple
cozened
Past Participle
cozening
Gerund
UK
/ˈkʌz.ən/
US
/ˈkʌz.ən/
He tried to cozen his way into the exclusive club.
Он пытался обманом проникнуть в эксклюзивный клуб.
вводить в заблуждение
She managed to cozen him into believing her story.
Ей удалось ввести его в заблуждение, заставив поверить в её историю.

Definitions

cozeningnoun
An act or practice of cheating or deceiving; deception; fraud.
The scheme was nothing but outright cozening of unsuspecting investors.
cozeningadjective
Deceptive or misleading, often in a cunning or sly manner.
The cozening salesman convinced the customers to buy the faulty product with his smooth talk.
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.