What is another word for hocus-pocussed?
Pronunciation: [hˈə͡ʊkəspˈɒkʌst] (IPA) 
Hocus-pocussed is a word that refers to performing a magic trick or scamming someone. As scamming and deceiving someone is morally wrong, it is important to find alternative words to describe this. Synonyms to describe hocus-pocussed include bamboozle, deceive, cheat, trick, hoodwink, mislead, dupe, swindle, con, defraud, and hoax. It is important to use these words when wanting to describe scams or fraudulent acts that are committed to avoid normalizing scammers' behaviors. Being aware of these words and their meanings will help individuals to avoid being duped by those who try to deceive them.
