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Con man? (8)

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'con man' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for naysayer that I've seen before include "Yes, Aryan may be person who habitually denies or refuses" , "Obstructionist" , "He refuses to agree" , "One who denies" .)

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