cons Definition
- 1short for 'convict' or 'conviction'
- 2short for 'confidence trickster', a person who cheats or tricks others by gaining their trust and persuading them to believe something that is not true
Using cons: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cons" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He has several cons on his record.
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The con artist tricked her into giving him all her money.
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The police arrested the con man for fraud.
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He was sentenced to five years for his cons.
cons Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: cons in Brief
The term 'cons' [kɑːnz] can be short for 'convict' or 'conviction,' referring to a person who has been found guilty of a crime. It can also be short for 'confidence trickster,' which is a person who gains someone's trust and then tricks them into believing something that is not true. Examples of usage include 'The con artist tricked her into giving him all her money.' and 'He has several cons on his record.'
