Associations to the word «Hoodwink»

Wiktionary

HOODWINK, verb. (archaic) To cover the eyes with a hood; to blindfold.
HOODWINK, verb. To deceive or trick.

Dictionary definition

HOODWINK, verb. Influence by slyness.
HOODWINK, verb. Conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end; "He bamboozled his professors into thinking that he knew the subject well".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada