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take in

[teyk-in] / ˈteɪkˌɪn /
VERB
deceive, fool
Synonyms
WEAK
beguile betray bilk bluff cheat con defraud delude do double-cross dupe flimflam four-flush gull hoodwink lie mislead pull wool over eyes swindle trick
VERB
understand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absorb receive
WEAK
assimilate comprehend digest get grasp perceive savvy see soak up take
Antonyms
WEAK
misconceive misunderstand
NOUN
trick
Synonyms
STRONG
accomplishment antic artifice caper catch deception device dodge escapade feat feint frolic gag gambol gimmick imposture jape jest jig lark maneuver ploy put on ruse shenanigan sleight sport stratagem stunt subterfuge tomfoolery wile
WEAK
funny business monkeyshine practical joke sleight of hand
Antonyms
STRONG
failure frankness honesty honor openness reality truth truthfulness
take-in
NOUN
trick
Synonyms
STRONG
accomplishment antic artifice caper catch deception device dodge escapade feat feint frolic gag gambol gimmick imposture jape jest jig lark maneuver ploy put-on ruse shenanigan sleight sport stratagem stunt subterfuge tomfoolery wile
WEAK
funny business monkeyshine practical joke sleight of hand
Antonyms
STRONG
failure frankness honesty honor openness reality truth truthfulness

Example Sentences

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We were afraid to send the hamper by Carter Pat. for fear they should think it was another Avenging Take-in.

From New Treasure Seekers or, The Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune by Nesbit, E. (Edith)