duping

Meanings

• the act of deceiving or cheating someone, often for personal gain

  - "He was caught duping investors out of millions of dollars."
  - "The politician was accused of duping voters by making false promises."

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Antonyms

dedupe , halve

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Synonyms

double

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Rhymes

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deceiving , receiving , believing , perceiving

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Homophones

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1. dupe / duped / duping
   

2. dope / dopey / doping
   

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Variants

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dup , duped , duping , dups , dupe , dupes

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Forms

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duping (verb), duped (past tense), duping (present participle)

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'dupe', which means 'to cheat or deceive'.

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Related Concepts

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1. deception: The act of deceiving or misleading someone by presenting false or misleading information.

2. manipulation: The act of controlling or influencing someone or something in a way that achieves a desired outcome, often by exploiting vulnerabilities or playing on emotions.

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Culture

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In various cultures, duping or deceitful behavior has been portrayed as a negative trait. For instance, in ancient Greece, the god Hermes was often depicted as a messenger and a trickster, reflecting both the positive aspects of communication and the negative aspects of deception and manipulation.

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