What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
duped
Example
He was duped into buying a fake painting. [duped: verb]
Example
The con artist duped the elderly couple out of their life savings. [duped: past participle]
delude
Example
Don't delude yourself into thinking that you can win without putting in any effort. [delude: verb]
Example
The cult leader deluded his followers into believing that he was a messiah. [deluded: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Duped is more common in everyday language than delude.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between duped and delude?
Delude is more formal than duped and is often used in academic or professional settings.
