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hoodwinks

The correct spelling is hoodwinks.

How to pronounce hoodwinks

verb

Say it like: Hoo-dwi-nks

The correct spelling is hoodwinks. To deceive by disguise; to dupe, bewile, mislead.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To deceive by disguise; to dupe, bewile, mislead.
  2. 2.To cover the eyes with a hood; to blindfold.
  3. 3.To overshadow something in a way that one is blind or oblivious to it.
  4. 4.To hide or obscure.

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