dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/coz_MW.json
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{
"Cozumel":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"resort island of southeastern Mexico off Quintana Roo":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cck\u014d-s\u00fc-\u02c8mel",
"\u02cck\u00e4-z\u0259-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080808",
"type":[
"geographical name"
]
},
"cozen":{
"antonyms":[
"undeceive"
],
"definitions":{
": to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery":[],
": to gain by cozening someone":[
"cozened his supper out of the old couple"
]
},
"examples":[
"cozened several elderly ladies into believing that he was intending marriage",
"cozened scores of people by persuading them to hand over funds that he would \u201cinvest\u201d",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The point, however, is not to entertain the driver/employee but to cozen the owner. \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 19 Dec. 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"perhaps from obsolete Italian cozzonare , from Italian cozzone horse trader, from Latin cocion-, cocio trader":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u0259-z\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for cozen cheat , cozen , defraud , swindle mean to get something by dishonesty or deception. cheat suggests using trickery that escapes observation. cheated me out of a dollar cozen implies artful persuading or flattering to attain a thing or a purpose. always able to cozen her grandfather out of a few dollars defraud stresses depriving one of his or her rights and usually connotes deliberate perversion of the truth. defrauded of her inheritance by an unscrupulous lawyer swindle implies large-scale cheating by misrepresentation or abuse of confidence. swindled of their savings by con artists",
"synonyms":[
"bamboozle",
"beguile",
"bluff",
"buffalo",
"burn",
"catch",
"con",
"deceive",
"delude",
"dupe",
"fake out",
"fool",
"gaff",
"gammon",
"gull",
"have",
"have on",
"hoax",
"hoodwink",
"hornswoggle",
"humbug",
"juggle",
"misguide",
"misinform",
"mislead",
"snooker",
"snow",
"spoof",
"string along",
"suck in",
"sucker",
"take in",
"trick"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215546",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"cozenage":{
"antonyms":[
"artlessness",
"forthrightness",
"good faith",
"guilelessness",
"ingenuousness",
"sincerity"
],
"definitions":{
": an act or an instance of cozening":[],
": the art or practice of cozening : fraud":[]
},
"examples":[
"through cozenage and flattery, the art dealer coaxed the unwary into selling their family treasures for a song"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u0259-z\u0259-",
"\u02c8k\u0259z-nij"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"artifice",
"cheating",
"craft",
"craftiness",
"crookedness",
"crookery",
"cunning",
"cunningness",
"deceit",
"deceitfulness",
"deception",
"deceptiveness",
"dishonesty",
"dissembling",
"dissimulation",
"double-dealing",
"dupery",
"duplicity",
"fakery",
"foxiness",
"fraud",
"guile",
"guilefulness",
"wiliness"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-113330",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"cozener":{
"antonyms":[
"undeceive"
],
"definitions":{
": to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery":[],
": to gain by cozening someone":[
"cozened his supper out of the old couple"
]
},
"examples":[
"cozened several elderly ladies into believing that he was intending marriage",
"cozened scores of people by persuading them to hand over funds that he would \u201cinvest\u201d",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The point, however, is not to entertain the driver/employee but to cozen the owner. \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 19 Dec. 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"perhaps from obsolete Italian cozzonare , from Italian cozzone horse trader, from Latin cocion-, cocio trader":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u0259-z\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for cozen cheat , cozen , defraud , swindle mean to get something by dishonesty or deception. cheat suggests using trickery that escapes observation. cheated me out of a dollar cozen implies artful persuading or flattering to attain a thing or a purpose. always able to cozen her grandfather out of a few dollars defraud stresses depriving one of his or her rights and usually connotes deliberate perversion of the truth. defrauded of her inheritance by an unscrupulous lawyer swindle implies large-scale cheating by misrepresentation or abuse of confidence. swindled of their savings by con artists",
"synonyms":[
"bamboozle",
"beguile",
"bluff",
"buffalo",
"burn",
"catch",
"con",
"deceive",
"delude",
"dupe",
"fake out",
"fool",
"gaff",
"gammon",
"gull",
"have",
"have on",
"hoax",
"hoodwink",
"hornswoggle",
"humbug",
"juggle",
"misguide",
"misinform",
"mislead",
"snooker",
"snow",
"spoof",
"string along",
"suck in",
"sucker",
"take in",
"trick"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-025925",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"cozey":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of cozey archaic variant of cozy"
],
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-131702",
"type":[]
},
"cozonal":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": tautozonal":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"co- + zonal":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)k\u014d+"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181324",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"cozy":{
"antonyms":[
"uncomfortable"
],
"definitions":{
": a light detective story that usually features a well-educated protagonist and little explicit violence":[],
": a padded covering especially for a teapot to keep the contents hot":[],
": enjoying or affording warmth and ease : snug":[
"a cozy lakeside cabin"
],
": in a cautious manner":[
"\u2026 play it cozy and wait for the other team to make a mistake.",
"\u2014 Bobby Dodd"
],
": marked by a discreet and cautious attitude or procedure":[
"a cozy waiting game"
],
": marked by or providing contentment or comfort":[
"won by a cozy margin"
],
": marked by or suggesting close association or connivance":[
"a cozy agreement",
"His political opponents accused him of getting too cozy with powerful companies."
],
": marked by the intimacy of the family or a close group":[
"We had a cozy dinner with the whole family."
]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"The room was warm and cozy .",
"We had a cozy dinner with the whole family.",
"I spent a cozy evening reading in front of the fire.",
"He claims that there is a cozy arrangement between the police and the drug dealers.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"There\u2019s also a gas fireplace to keep you cozy on those cold New York winters. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 10 June 2022",
"There isn\u2019t a single dad who doesn\u2019t want to keep his feet cozy without sacrificing style. \u2014 Katie Chang, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Since then, the group has transformed 17 classroom corners into cozy reading nooks. \u2014 Laura Jedeed, The New Republic , 31 May 2022",
"For those looking to update their bedroom essentials, consider upgrading your mattress and bedding in Parachute\u2019s rare sale, stocked with everything from breathable, lightweight linen sheets to cozy organic cotton bathrobes and slippers. \u2014 Julie Tong, Vogue , 26 May 2022",
"This cozy , inviting chair is the final piece your living space needs. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 24 May 2022",
"With a few of these items, your home will be transformed into a cozy , relaxing paradise in no time. \u2014 Rachel Simon, PEOPLE.com , 16 May 2022",
"Skip the Parmesan cheese (or try a vegan alternative) for a cozy , hearty soup perfect for chilly nights. \u2014 Taylor Worden, Good Housekeeping , 28 Apr. 2022",
"He was disgusted that the invading soldiers had the audacity to get cozy here. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The event will be held at The Oasis, a cozy , renovated 1800s storefront adjacent to Union Church, 3 Elm St. Admission and refreshments are free. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 22 June 2022",
"The event will be held at The Oasis, a cozy , renovated 1800s storefront adjacent to Union Church, 3 Elm St. Admission is free and dress is casual. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 19 May 2022",
"No one does cozy quite like Ugg, which is why its slippers are so popular among celebs and customers. \u2014 Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Speaking of cozy , check out the Weighted Throw Blanket, too. \u2014 Angela Trakoshis, Allure , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Minute prints, while quaint and cozy , can magnify a room\u2019s tininess. \u2014 Lauren Joseph, WSJ , 12 Feb. 2022",
"The house is modest for Washington: stucco and brick, cozy and cramped. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Jan. 2022",
"Bodysuits, t-shirts, and lounge pants are made with a cozy , yet breathable cotton and modal blend. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 11 Nov. 2021",
"Keep scrolling to discover Vogue\u2019s edit of 40 warm and stylish winter maternity dresses, from cozy to festive. \u2014 Laura Lajiness, Vogue , 31 Dec. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
"1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1946, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian koselig cozy":"Adjective, Noun, and Adverb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8k\u014d-z\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for cozy Adjective comfortable , cozy , snug , easy , restful mean enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security. comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease. started feeling comfortable in our new surroundings cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness. a cozy neighborhood coffee shop snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more. a snug little cottage easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint. living in easy circumstances restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation. a quiet restful vacation",
"synonyms":[
"canny",
"comfortable",
"comfy",
"relaxed",
"snug"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-054304",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
}
}