1. a person who deceives or tricks others

Examples

• The smooth-talking hoodwinker convinced several elderly people to invest in his fake company.
• She realized too late that the charming stranger was nothing but a hoodwinker.
• The detective was determined to catch the hoodwinker who had been scamming tourists.
• Don’t trust him – he’s a notorious hoodwinker who preys on people’s kindness.
• The hoodwinker used fake credentials to gain access to the building.
• After losing her savings to a hoodwinker, she became much more cautious about financial deals.