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duped

 

[ duːpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deceive someone

To dupe someone means to deceive them into believing something that is not true. This often involves tricking or misleading someone for personal gain or amusement. Duping can take various forms, from simple tricks to complex scams.

Synonyms

deceive, defraud, fool, mislead, trick

Examples of usage

  • He was duped into buying a fake watch.
  • She duped her friends into thinking she was rich.
  • The con artist duped many unsuspecting victims.

Translations

Translations of the word "duped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganado

🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया

🇩🇪 hereingelegt

🇮🇩 ditipu

🇺🇦 обманутий

🇵🇱 oszukany

🇯🇵 騙された

🇫🇷 duper

🇪🇸 engañado

🇹🇷 düpedilmiş

🇰🇷 속은

🇸🇦 مُخدَع

🇨🇿 podvedený

🇸🇰 oklamaný

🇨🇳 被骗了

🇸🇮 prevaran

🇮🇸 svikinn

🇰🇿 алтында

🇬🇪 დამატყუებული

🇦🇿 aldadılmış

🇲🇽 engañado

Etymology

The term 'duped' comes from the verb 'dupe', which originated from the early 19th century. It is believed to derive from the French word 'duper', which means 'to deceive' or 'to cheat'. The French 'duper' itself is derived from the obsolete word 'dupe', which referred to a person easily deceived or misled. The evolution of the word reflects the human tendency to manipulate and trick others for personal gain, a practice that has been part of social interactions throughout history. Over time, 'dupe' transitioned from referring to a person to the action of deceiving itself, solidifying its place in English vocabulary as a term denoting the act of dishonest persuasion.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,749, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.