dupery

[doo-per-ee, dyoo-]

dupery Definition

• 1. deceitfulness; double-dealing
• 2. an instance of deceitful behavior or actions

Using dupery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dupery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company was accused of dupery in their financial statements.

• Example

  He was known for his dupery and dishonesty in business dealings.

• Example

  The politician's dupery was exposed by the media.

• Example

  She saw through his dupery and refused to be fooled.

dupery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dupery

• deception
• fraud
• trickery
• duplicity
• chicanery

Phrases with dupery

• perpetrate dupery

  to commit an act of deceit or fraud

  Example

  He was arrested for perpetrating dupery against his clients.

• uncover dupery

  to reveal or expose deceitful behavior or actions

  Example

  The investigation uncovered a web of dupery and corruption within the company.

• fall for dupery

  to be deceived or tricked by someone's dishonest actions

  Example

  She fell for his dupery and lost all her savings in the investment scheme.

Origins of dupery

from French 'duperie', from 'duper' meaning 'to deceive'

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Summary: dupery in Brief

'Dupery' [doo-per-ee, dyoo-] refers to deceitfulness or double-dealing, often resulting in fraudulent or dishonest behavior. It can be used to describe a person's actions, as in 'He was known for his dupery and dishonesty in business dealings,' or a situation, as in 'The company was accused of dupery in their financial statements.' Phrases like 'perpetrate dupery' and 'uncover dupery' describe committing or exposing deceitful behavior.