1. to deceive or trick someone
Usage: past tense and past participle of hoodwink

Examples

• The customers were hoodwinked by the fake sale prices.
• She felt hoodwinked when she discovered the truth about the investment.
• The con artist hoodwinked dozens of elderly victims.
• Don’t let yourself be hoodwinked by their smooth sales pitch.
• The voters claimed they had been hoodwinked by campaign promises.
• He hoodwinked his way into the exclusive club with false credentials.