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HOODWINK

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Hoodwink.

How to pronounce hoodwink:

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Hoodwink - as a verb

Influence by slyness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beguile10juggle15

Conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end

Example: "He bamboozled his professors into thinking that he knew the subject well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bamboozle24lead by the noseplay falsepull the wool over someone's eyessnow7

Example Sentences

"He tried to hoodwink the investors with false promises."
"The magician managed to hoodwink the audience with his sleight of hand tricks."
"She was hoodwinked into buying a fake designer handbag."
"The con artist was skilled at hoodwinking people into giving him money."
"They tried to hoodwink the jury with their clever storytelling."
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Word Game Points

Is HOODWINK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hoodwink is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOODWINK has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is HOODWINK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hoodwink is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOODWINK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is HOODWINK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hoodwink is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOODWINK has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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