26984 words

dupe

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
to deceive someone, usually by making that person do something that they did not intend to do:

Examples:

be duped into The girls were duped by drug smugglers into carrying heroin for them.
2
someone who has been tricked:

Examples:

an innocent dupe
3
a short form of duplicate that is used to refer to a product made to look like a more expensive or high-quality product:

Examples:

I found a Gucci dupe belt online.
4
to cheat someone by telling lies or by deceiving the person:

Examples:

They duped me into giving them money by saying it would go to charity.
5
someone who has been tricked:

Examples:

an innocent dupe

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