A disadvantage or argument against something. noun
One of the cons of living in the city is the high cost of living.
The cons of the proposal were discussed at the meeting.
To persuade someone to do or believe something by lying to them. verb
He conned her into believing he was a doctor.
The salesman conned the elderly couple into buying a useless product.
To study or examine something carefully. verb
She spent hours conning the manual to understand the machine.
He conned the map to find the best route.
A confidence trick or swindle. noun
The con was discovered, and the perpetrators were arrested.
She fell victim to an elaborate con.
To direct the steering of a ship. verb
He was assigned to con the ship through the narrow channel.
The captain asked the first mate to con the vessel while he took a break.