Meaning & use
dupe
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To deceive or trick someone into believing something false.
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Investors were duped by a fraudulent scheme promising huge returns.
He realized too late that he had been duped by the online seller.
A note on using this word
Often used in the passive voice ("was duped") to emphasize the victim's perspective.
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