14
outwit(verb, beat, overcome, cheat, trick)
13
bluff(verb, take, cause, abandon, abuse)
13
falsify(verb, change, promote, oppose, obscure)
13
humbug(verb, cause, trick, honest, split)
13
misinform(verb, give, promote, fake, trick)
12
misguide(verb, promote, fake, cheat, fool)
11
disappoint(verb, upset, drop, reject, fail)
11
double-cross(verb, take, attack, cause, abandon)
11
flimflam(verb, take, beat, abuse, cheat)
11
rook(verb, take, abuse, cheat, trick)
11
take(verb, catch, cheat, trick, use)
10
disguise(verb, cover, oppose, favor, create)
10
lead on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, abuse, cheat)
9
counterfeit(verb, adjective, obscure, fake, alter)
9
fleece(verb, beat, abuse, cheat, trick)
9
snow(verb, take, change, promote, abuse)
8
decoy(verb, take, catch, trick, charm)
8
diddle(verb, cheat, trick, deception, fool)
8
fake(verb, adjective, promote, obscure, alter)
8
lie(verb, change, decline, promote, favor)
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