Synonyms of scam
21 similar words
Another word for scam is deception. Other synonyms of scam are list.
Synonyms and similar words for scam
nounA fraudulent or dishonest deal. A swindle.
- deceptionAn instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
- imposition formal
- hype
- deceit
- duperyThe act or practice of duping; the condition of being deceived.
- fiddleA scam; a fraud or swindle.
- fetch
- hocus-pocus
- jugglery
- legerdemain
- list
- mislead
- prestidigitation
- ruse
- sleight of hand
- subterfuge
- trickery
- Punic faith archaicTreachery, deceitfulness, bad faith.
- rinky-dink archaic
- swack UK, dated
verbTo defraud or embezzle.
Meaning of scam
- noun A fraudulent or dishonest deal. A swindle.
- noun Something that is promoted using scams.
- verb To defraud or embezzle.
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