1. acts of deceiving or cheating someone, especially to obtain money or advantage
Usage: archaic; formal

Examples

• The merchant’s cozenages were eventually discovered by the authorities.
• She fell victim to various cozenages perpetrated by dishonest salesmen.
• The court records detailed numerous cozenages committed against elderly citizens.
• His cozenages included false promises and forged documents.
• The detective investigated a series of elaborate cozenages targeting wealthy investors.