I. ˈhu̇ˌdwiŋk transitive verb
Etymology: hood (I) + wink
1. archaic : to blind by covering the eyes : blindfold
2. obsolete : to hide out of sight or mind
3. : to deceive by false appearance : impose upon
such an easy person to hoodwink
packages designed to hoodwink buyers
Synonyms: see dupe
II. noun
1. : the act of hoodwinking
2. : a device for concealing or dissembling (as a mask or blindfold) : blind