verb
- to deceive or trick someone, especially in order to get money or something else of value
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
Examples
- The con artist cozened elderly victims out of their life savings.
- She felt cozened by the salesman’s false promises.
- The merchant tried to cozen customers with fake gemstones.
- He cozened his way into her trust with sweet words.
- The lawyer was accused of cozening clients with inflated bills.
- Don’t let smooth talkers cozen you into bad investments.