cozen

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.

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.”

“A few, mayhaps. Most are simply cautious. Some think to cozen him. He is not a man easily cozened, however.”

And the beauty of the pearl, winking and glimmering in the light of the little candle, cozened his brain with its beauty.