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cozen

verb

/ˈkʌzən/

Meaning

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

He cozened the old man out of his money.

cheat, deceive, trick, defraud

honest, protect, safeguard

cozen someone, cozen out of, cozening scheme

to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning

To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.

To make better; improve or enhance something.

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone

To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.