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Can I use the word “trick” to not just prank, but also serious fraud crime?

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Rebecca

Great question! Yes, 'trick' can be used in a vast number of ways starting from children's play all the way up to serious felonies. Ex: Jennie tricked Rose into giving her 3 cookies. Ex: Johann tricked Benny into helping him hide stolen money.

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