12
delude(verb, take, promote, abuse, fake)
12
diddle(noun, verb, cheat, trick, deceive)
12
fleece(verb, beat, abuse, cheat, trick)
12
study(verb, get, determine, gain, acquire)
11
convict(noun, suspect, criminal, crook, thug)
11
humbug(noun, verb, fake, cheat, trick)
11
jailbird(noun, suspect, criminal, crook, convict)
11
take(verb, cheat, trick, deceive, fool)
10
fraud(noun, verb, fake, cheat, trick)
9
deception(noun, cover, line, cheat, trick)
9
examine(verb, study, look, investigate)
9
memorize(verb, study, get, determine, gain)
9
peruse(verb, study, get, determine, gain)
8
beguile(verb, move, take, promote, plan)
8
bunco(noun, verb, fake, trick, deception)
8
confidence trick
8
contra(adjective, preposition, contrary, opposite, opposing)
8
learn(verb, study, acquire, absorb, commit)
8
mulct
8
sting(noun, verb, abuse, cheat, trick)
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