cozen
Example Sentences
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The point, however, is not to entertain the driver/employee but to cozen the owner.
Jay’s family is far from unique, and a version of his cozening, calculating mother can be found in many homes, but I also found a little bit of myself here.
From New York Times
The knowledge and guile of their managers enabled them to corrupt and cozen all too many of the region’s elected public officials and to thwart the legitimate aspirations of the people.”
From The Guardian
“A few, mayhaps. Most are simply cautious. Some think to cozen him. He is not a man easily cozened, however.”
From Literature
And the beauty of the pearl, winking and glimmering in the light of the little candle, cozened his brain with its beauty.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.