· be false to; be dishonest with
Synonym(s): deceive, lead_on, delude
Hypernym(s): victimize, victimise
· act with artful deceit
Hypernym(s): cheat, chisel
· cheat or trick; "He cozened the money out of the old man"
Hypernym(s): acquire, win, gain, cheat, rip_off, chisel