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Definition dupe in British English

dupe verb

[transitive] verb
/djuːp/
1

to trick someone into believing something that is not true or into doing something that is stupid or illegal

Example

Many voters now feel duped by the government.

Example

Henson duped the couple into letting him into their home.

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Definition dupe in British English