Duped: meaning, definitions and examples
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duped
[ duːpt ]
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
Word origin
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.