Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dupe

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