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hoodwinking
UK
/ˈhʊd.wɪŋ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʊd.wɪŋ.kɪŋ/
hoodwinkings
pl
Translations
The magician's hoodwinking of the audience was impressive.
Обман фокусника зрителей был впечатляющим.
Definitions
The magician's hoodwinking left the audience in awe, as they couldn't figure out how the trick was done.
UK
/ˈhʊdˌwɪŋkɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʊdˌwɪŋkɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns, meaning ‘deceptive’ or ‘intended to deceive’.
Definitions
They were lured into a hoodwinking scheme that promised instant riches.
hoodwinking
Gerund
hoodwinked
Past Simple
hoodwinked
Past Participle
hoodwinking
Gerund
UK
/ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/
US
/ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/
Translations
He tried to hoodwink the investors with false information.
Он попытался обмануть инвесторов ложной информацией.
Additional translations
Definitions
The con artist managed to hoodwink the tourists into buying fake tickets.
The prisoners were hoodwinked before being led into the chamber.
Definitions
The elaborate hoodwink left the investors penniless.
A hoodwink was placed over his eyes before the ritual began.