- to trick; to cheat; to deceive
- to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)see also
Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
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- to trick; to cheat; to deceive
- to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor
This meaning is used when someone misleads or tricks another person, often for personal gain.
This usage indicates gently persuading someone or easing someone's mind, often through flattery or soft words.
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To trick, cheat, or deceive someone, often through cunning or deceitful means.
To deceive or mislead someone, often with a more serious or malicious intent.
To dodge or evade a situation, often by providing a false excuse or misleading information.
Refers to the act of tempting or luring someone, often leading to deceptive situations.
To plot or scheme against someone, often with a more elaborate and strategic deception.
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If you say "I was tricked," well that's certainly so but there's no mistaking that you were the one who signed up on a "sweet deal".
It has been said that "a sucker's born every minute" and every 'confidence man' knows it.