1. to deceive or trick someone, especially to obtain money or advantage
Usage: archaic or literary

Examples

• The merchant cozens his customers with false promises.
• She was cozened out of her inheritance by a smooth-talking relative.
• Don’t let that salesman cozen you into buying something you don’t need.
• The con artist cozens people by appearing trustworthy.
• He cozened his way into their confidence before stealing their money.
• The villain cozens the hero with flattery and lies.