dupe

30 synonyms for dupe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To trick or deceive someone, usually to gain something from them.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

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Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

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Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To trick or deceive someone, usually to gain something from them.

“The scammer duped elderly victims out of their savings.”

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2. noun

A person who has been tricked or deceived.

“He was just a dupe in a much bigger fraud scheme.”

victim

How to use dupe

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

From French duper, thought to come from an old term for the hoopoe bird, once considered a foolish-looking creature.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dupe” mean?

The word “dupe” means to trick or deceive someone, usually to gain something from them. In plain terms, to con someone, a person who's been conned, or (in modern slang) a cheaper copy of a name-brand product.

How do you pronounce “dupe”?

“Dupe” is pronounced joop (/duːp/ in IPA).

How do you use “dupe” in a sentence?

Here is “dupe” used in a sentence: “The scammer duped elderly victims out of their savings.”

What is another word for “dupe”?

Words with a similar meaning to “dupe” include chump, chumpion, cousin, cull, cully and dotterel.

What part of speech is “dupe”?

Depending on how it is used, “dupe” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “dupe” come from?

The word “dupe” comes from French. From French duper, thought to come from an old term for the hoopoe bird, once considered a foolish-looking creature.

How many meanings does “dupe” have?

“Dupe” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to trick or deceive someone, usually to gain something from them.

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