fob vs cozen
cozen vs fobfob is a noun but cozen is not a noun.
fob and cozen both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fob | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| cozen | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
cozen is a hypernym of
fob; that is, cozen is a
word with a broader meaning than fob:
- fob: deceive somebody
- cozen: be false to; be dishonest with
| fob (noun) | cozen (noun) |
|---|---|
| short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest | |
| an adornment that hangs from a watch chain | |
| a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch |
| fob (verb) | cozen (verb) |
|---|---|
| deceive somebody | cheat or trick |
| act with artful deceit | |
| be false to; be dishonest with |
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