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hoodwink Synonyms

Another word for hoodwink

Choosing another word for hoodwink depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To deceive, trick, or delude someone, often by disguising the truth.

Usage Example

"The con artist managed to deceive several investors into buying worthless shares."

Strongest
deceive
dupe
bamboozle
trick
Strong
delude
mislead
fool
beguile
gull
swindle

• verb (Context 2)

To cover the eyes of someone or something with a hood or blindfold (archaic).

Usage Example

"The falconer would blindfold the hawk to keep it calm before the hunt."

Strongest
blindfold

Opposites of hoodwink

The opposite of hoodwink shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

undeceive
uncover
disabuse
enlighten
See all opposites of hoodwink

• Nearby Words

hoodless
hoodlum
hoodlumish
hoodwink
hooey
hoof
hoofbeat

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hoodwink. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hoodwink
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