Synonyms for

Duped

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

Definition

to trick or deceive someone

Synonyms & similar words

dupe fool gull takein putoneover slang cod befool puton putoneacross trick fool deceive mislead cheat swindle hoodwink bamboozle deceive hoax delude trickery fraud deception scam ploy ruse gimmick artifice subterfuge

Example sentences

  1. She duped her friend into believing that she had a pet dinosaur.
  2. The magician duped the audience with his disappearing act.
  3. He was duped by the fake email from the bank.
  4. The con artist duped the old couple out of their life savings.
  5. The politician duped the voters with his false promises.

Quotes

  • I was completely duped. I'm embarrassed to admit it.
  • Don't get duped by false advertising.
  • He thought he could dupe me, but I was too smart for him.

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