Hoodwink

Pronunciation: /ˈhʊˌdwɪŋk/

Hoodwink (verb)

  1. to make someone believe something false to deceive them.

Examples

  • The magician hoodwinked the audience with his clever illusions.
  • She hoodwinked her friends into believing the story.

Common collocations: hoodwink the public, easily hoodwinked, attempt to hoodwink

Synonyms of Hoodwink

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Hoodwink

  • providing truth or understanding
  • giving accurate information