Criminal Terms

noun a person who cheats or tricks others by gaining their trust and persuading them to believe something that is not true

• The police arrested the confidence man for scamming elderly individuals out of their savings.
• I can't believe I fell for that confidence man's fake investment scheme.
• Watch out for that confidence man, he's always looking to take advantage of unsuspecting people.
• She was a confidence man when it came to negotiating business deals, always coming out on top.

noun a person who steals from others, especially by force or threat of violence

• The police are on the lookout for the notorious bank robber who has been targeting multiple branches in the city.
• Did you hear about the robber who tried to steal from the convenience store down the street?
• That robber is always up to no good, I swear.
• The fear of failure can be like a robber stealing your confidence and motivation.