Definitions
- Referring to a person who deceives or swindles others for personal gain. - Talking about an act of deception or fraud. - Describing a situation where someone is tricked or misled.
- Referring to a person who is easily fooled or deceived. - Talking about someone who has been tricked or misled. - Describing an act of deception or trickery.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to deception or trickery.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person who has been fooled or misled.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are informal and colloquial.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Con is more commonly used as a noun to describe a person who deceives others, while dupe is more commonly used as a noun to describe a person who has been deceived.
- 2Intention: Con implies a deliberate act of deception for personal gain, while dupe implies being fooled or misled without intention.
- 3Connotation: Con has a stronger negative connotation than dupe, which can sometimes be used sympathetically.
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Remember this!
Con and dupe are both informal words that refer to deception or trickery. However, con is typically used to describe a person who deceives others for personal gain, while dupe is used to describe a person who has been fooled or misled. Con has a stronger negative connotation and can be used as both a noun and a verb, while dupe is primarily used as a noun and less commonly as a verb.
