1. deceiving or tricking someone in order to gain an advantage
Usage: present participle of ‘cozen’; somewhat archaic

1. the act of deceiving or cheating someone
Usage: gerund form; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The merchant was cozening customers with false promises about his products.
• She suspected him of cozening her out of her inheritance.
• The politician’s cozening of voters was eventually exposed.
• His cozening ways made people distrust him.
• The con artist specialized in cozening elderly victims.
• They were caught cozening tourists with fake antiques.