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Scam

/ˈskæm/ · noun

Meaning

A fraudulent deal..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A fraudulent deal.
  2. Something that is promoted using scams.
  3. (ambitransitive) To defraud or embezzle.
  4. (slang) To seek out a partner for casual sex; to hit on.

Example Sentences

That marketing scheme looks like a scam to me.
That new diet burger is a scam.
They tried to scam her out of her savings.
His friend nudged me. "It's true. JJ only scams black ladies." / "You don't say?" / "J-boy scammed a real live Miss Black Universe once. Met her in a disco down in Honduras. Wearing her title. Since then he's been obsessed."

Synonyms for scam

deceptiondeceitduperyfiddlefetchhocus-pocusjugglerylegerdemainlistmisleadprestidigitationPunic faithrinky-dinkrusesleight of handsubterfugeswacktrickeryconcozenage

Antonyms for scam

Related Words

cozenagecheatingfraudulentswindlingdupeswindlebuncotricktrickerydefrauddeceitstitch-upbamboozleshamcheatbluffdeceptionhoaxphonyrip-off

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does scam mean?

Scam means A fraudulent deal..

What is a synonym for scam?

Common synonyms include deception, deceit, dupery, fiddle.

What is the opposite of scam?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use scam in a sentence?

That marketing scheme looks like a scam to me.

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