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Meaning

The word "duped" means to be deceived or tricked into believing something that is not true. When someone gets duped, they may be misled or taken advantage of due to someone else's dishonesty or cunning.

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Etymology

The term "dupe" originated in the late 17th century, derived from the French word "duper," which means "to deceive" or "to cheat." It has roots traced back to a Latin term "duplare," meaning "to double," implying a sense of duplicity or trickery.

Examples

  1. She felt completely duped when she found out the deal was a scam.
  2. The con artist duped several people into investing in a fake business.
  3. He duped his friends by pretending to be someone he wasn't online.
  4. After being duped repeatedly, she became more cautious about whom to trust.
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