chouse

An obsolete verb meaning to cheat, swindle, or deceive someone, or to act in a dishonest manner.

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1. Defeat through trickery C2 informal british

   To defeat or outwit someone by using deceit or cunning methods.

   • He choused his opponent in the final round of the game.
   • The cunning merchant choused the buyer into paying double the price.
   • She choused her way to victory by manipulating the rules.

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   Synonyme: bamboozlecheatdeceivedupegullhoodwinkoutwitswindletrick