dupe

[djuːp]

dupe Definition

• 1. to trick or deceive someone
• 2. a person who is easily tricked or deceived

Using dupe: Examples

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

• Example

  He was duped into signing a fraudulent contract.

• Example

  Don't be duped by their promises.

• Example

  She realized she had been a dupe when she saw the true intentions of her supposed friends.

• Example

  The con artist found his next dupe at the casino.

dupe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dupe

• deceive
• fool
• mislead
• trick
• hoodwink

Antonyms for dupe

• enlighten
• inform
• reveal

Phrases with dupe

• dupe out of

  to trick or deceive someone out of something

  Example

  The scammer duped him out of his life savings.

• fall for a dupe

  to be tricked or deceived by someone

  Example

  She fell for the dupe and lost all her money.

• play the dupe

  to act as if one is being tricked or deceived in order to deceive others

  Example

  He played the dupe in order to gain their trust and gather evidence against them.

Origins of dupe

from French 'duppe', meaning 'to deceive'

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Summary: dupe in Brief

The term 'dupe' [djuːp] refers to the act of tricking or deceiving someone, or a person who is easily tricked or deceived. It can be used in phrases like 'dupe out of' and 'fall for a dupe,' and in the context of playing the dupe to deceive others. Examples include 'He was duped into signing a fraudulent contract' and 'The con artist found his next dupe at the casino.'