Another word for con-man

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scamp
A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.
A mischievous youngster.
A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.

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1. A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.
2. A mischievous youngster.
3. A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.
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swindler
A person who swindles; cheat

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1. A person who swindles; cheat
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con-artist
Alternative spelling of con artist.
A person who defrauds or swindles others after first gaining their trust; a scam operator.
(Informal) confidence man

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1. Alternative spelling of con artist.
2. A person who defrauds or swindles others after first gaining their trust; a scam operator.
3. (Informal) confidence man
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confidence-man
A swindler who tries to gain the confidence of the victim in order to defraud
Someone who conducts a confidence game: who defrauds someone after winning his trust.
A man who swindles his victims by using a confidence game.

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1. A swindler who tries to gain the confidence of the victim in order to defraud
2. Someone who conducts a confidence game: who defrauds someone after winning his trust.
3. A man who swindles his victims by using a confidence game.
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