Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dupe
verb, noun
/djuːp/
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Definition
To deceive or trick someone into believing something that is not true.
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Examples
- She was duped into believing the scam was legitimate.
- He felt like a dupe after realizing he had been misled.
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Meaning
A person who is easily deceived or fooled.
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Synonyms
- deceive
- fool
- trick
- mislead