What is another word for cozen?
Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊzən] (IPA) 
Cozen, a verb meaning to deceive or cheat, can be substituted with a variety of synonyms. Some common synonyms for cozen include beguile, hoodwink, dupe, trick, deceive, and swindle. Each of these words describes a different way of deceiving another person. For example, dupe suggests a more elaborate scheme to deceive someone, while trick implies a deceptive action or misdirection. Hoodwink and cozen have a similar meaning in that they both suggest a sense of trickery or deception. Regardless of the synonym, the action of cozening someone involves an act of dishonesty that is intended to benefit the cozen-er at the cost of the cozen-ee.
