Synonyms for

Dupe

Verb / du:p / Another word for dupe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To deceive or trick someone into believing something false.

Synonyms & similar words

victim takein putoneacross cod befool fool putoneover puton gull slang deceive trick fool cheat swindle hoodwink mislead betray bamboozle delude con defraud hoax gull beguile double-cross prevaricate

Example sentences

  1. The magician will dupe the audience with his magic trick.
  2. She was duped into buying a counterfeit purse.
  3. The con artist was able to dupe his victims out of thousands of dollars.
  4. He tried to dupe me into signing a fraudulent contract.
  5. The email looked legitimate, but it was a scam to dupe people out of their money.

Quotes

  • 'It is difficult to dupe a man who has been duped.' - Carl Sandburg
  • 'The best way to dupe a man is to tell him the truth.' - O. Henry
  • 'If you dupe me once, shame on you. If you dupe me twice, shame on me.' - Chinese Proverb

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