Definitions

hornswoggle

[hawrn-swog-uhl] / ˈhɔrnˌswɒg əl /

VERB

cheat

Synonyms

STRONG

bamboozle deceive dupe fool snow swindle trick

Antonyms

STRONG

be honest

Example Sentences

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At the end of the night, Hornswoggle emerged victorious beating Big E Langston for the championship trophy in what was essentially a David versus Goliath reality match in the virtual world.

From Forbes • Apr. 6, 2013

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