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What is another word for Fobbed?

Pronunciation: [fˈɒbd] (IPA)

Fobbed is a verb that is commonly used to describe the act of deceiving or cheating someone. There are many synonyms for this word that can be used to add variety to your writing or speech. Some common synonyms for fobbed include bamboozled, fooled, tricked, hoodwinked, swindled, deceived, misled, duped, and conned. Each of these words has a slightly different connotation and can be used to convey different levels of deception or dishonesty. It is important to choose the right synonym to accurately convey the message you are trying to communicate.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Fobbed

Then a steward came and asked them if they wanted anything, and because they were miserable poltroons they smiled and said "No." They were secretly convinced that all the other private cabins, inhabited by titled persons and by financiers, were superior to their cabin, and that the captain of the steamer had Fobbed them off with an imitation of a real cabin.
"The Lion's Share"
E. Arnold Bennett
I Fobbed it and whipped up the old 'oss.
"My Strangest Case"
Guy Boothby
A thousand times she came tripping-always he Fobbed her off.
"Anthony Lyveden"
Dornford Yates

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