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Definitions

cons

Part of Speech:

All (3) Noun (2) Verb (1)

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scam n.
disadvantage n.
deceive, defraud v.

NOUN

scam

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fraud hoax scam swindle

STRONG

cheat deception dupe graft grift trick

WEAK

bluff crime double-cross gold brick mockery

Antonyms

STRONG

honesty

WEAK

truthfulness

NOUN

disadvantage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bad point demerit disadvantage downside drawback liability limitation minus

STRONG

inferiority negative snag weak point weakness

WEAK

curse detraction

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage asset benefit feature good point merit upside

STRONG

perk positive strength strong point superiority

WEAK

blessing bonus boon

VERB

deceive, defraud

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bamboozle bilk cajole deceive defraud dupe hoodwink scam swindle trick

STRONG

cheat chicane flimflam fool hoax hornswoggle inveigle mislead rook sweet-talk

WEAK

coax double-cross humbug rip off wheedle

Antonyms

STRONG

be forthright be honest

WEAK

give

Example Sentences

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cons

I realize this is still a very new situation, but again – I’m curious about the pros and cons.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

“He has an ability to weigh the pros and cons and all the pertinent issues.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

"So there are clearly options that need to be considered, and we have to look at what is doable, and what would be the pros and cons of each," he added.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

What are the pros and cons of a will versus a trust?

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

“Nah, Bea does perms in her kitchen. But there’s a barbershop for the cons in the cell house. Come on!”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

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