Huckstered is a verb that means to sell or promote something in a dishonest or unscrupulous way. There are a number of synonyms for huckstered, including swindled, hoodwinked, deceived, bilked, and conned. These words all refer to the act of being cheated or misled by someone who is trying to take advantage of you. Other synonyms for huckstered include bamboozled, fleeced, defrauded, duped, and tricked. Regardless of which word you choose to use, the implication is that someone has been taken advantage of or deceived in some way, often for purposes of financial gain.