verb
- to deceive or trick someone
Examples
- The con artist hoodwinks unsuspecting tourists with fake jewelry.
- Don’t let his charming smile hoodwink you into trusting him.
- The politician hoodwinks voters with empty promises every election.
- She hoodwinks her parents about where she goes after school.
- The salesman hoodwinks customers by hiding the true cost.
- He hoodwinks his boss by pretending to work late.