duped

Meanings

• verb

  Deceived or tricked, often unwittingly.

  - "He was duped into believing the fake news."
  - "The salesman duped the customer into buying an expensive product."

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Antonyms

dedupe , halve

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Synonyms

double

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with duped
moped , robed , scoped , stooped , toped

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Variants

List of all variants of duped that leads to same result
dup , duped , duping , dups , dupe , dupes

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to cheat at dice'. Derived from the Dutch word 'dupen' meaning 'to deceive'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'duped' is often used in the context of financial fraud or scams.

2. The word 'duped' has been used in literature since the 16th century.

3. In the game of bridge, 'duping' refers to the act of misrepresenting the strength of one's hand to deceive other players.

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Related Concepts

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1. deception: The act of deceiving or misleading someone, often with the intention of gaining an advantage.

2. manipulation: The act of controlling or influencing someone or something, often in a way that is not straightforward or honest.

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Culture

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In literature, 'duped' is often used to describe a character who has been deceived or tricked, highlighting themes of trust, deception, and manipulation.

How to Memorize "duped"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of deceiving or tricking someone. Imagine a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, or a con artist convincing an unsuspecting victim to hand over their wallet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'duped' with the feeling of being tricked or deceived. Imagine the disappointment and frustration you would feel if you were duped.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DUP to remember the meaning of 'duped': Deceived, Unwittingly, and Prone to being tricked.

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