Meanings
- uncountableSynonym of conmanship.
Hustling and con artistry differ in a few key respects.
2015, Terry Williams, Trevor B. Milton, The Con Men: Hustling in New York City, page 83 more examples
Dismal Jemmy's con artistry estranges the cautionary temperance tale in two crucial ways. With respect to the narrative's performative dimension, con artistry disables its reformist effects.
2018, Amanda Claybaugh, The Novel of Purpose, page 63As we will see, the law often seeks to differentiate con artistry from other varieties of intimate deception.
2019, Jill Elaine Hasday, Intimate Lies and the Law, page 37This is a subtype of sociopaths that incorporate con artistry. Nevertheless, Bill Eddy does not include psychopaths in con artistry.
2022, Dr. Daniel Brubaker, Psychosocial Political Dysfunction of the Republican PartySynonyms: conmanship
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of conmanship.
Origin
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