Definitions

cons

NOUN

trick

Synonyms

STRONG

bluff cheat crime deception dupe fraud graft mockery swindle

WEAK

double-cross gold brick take in

Antonyms

STRONG

honesty

WEAK

truthfulness

VERB

deceive, defraud

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bamboozle bilk dupe hoodwink swindle wheedle

STRONG

cajole cheat chicane coax flimflam fool hoax hornswoggle humbug inveigle mislead rook sweet-talk trick

WEAK

double-cross rip off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

give

WEAK

be forthright be honest

Example Sentences

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What are the pros and cons of a “big stick” approach to diplomacy?

From The Wall Street Journal

Your approach had its pros and cons.

From MarketWatch

That’s what it is growing up in the spotlight, everything has its pros and cons.

From Los Angeles Times

What do I need to watch out for in evaluating the pros/cons of mobile-home ownership?

From MarketWatch

But the cons may outweigh the short-term satisfaction of owning a home.

From MarketWatch