dupe (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /djuːp/

Definition

To deceive or trick someone, often by making them believe something that is not true.

Examples

• He was duped into buying a counterfeit watch.

• She felt foolish for being so easily duped by the scam.

• The politician tried to dupe the voters with false promises.

How to Use dupe

dupe someone into doing something (prepositional phrase)

To deceive someone to make them perform a particular action. — "The salesman duped her into buying an extended warranty."

Synonyms of dupe

Words with a similar meaning to dupe:

• trick
• deceive
• defraud
• hoodwink

Antonyms of dupe

Words with the opposite meaning to dupe:

• help
• assist
• protect

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