dupe
/djuːp/
Group 6Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (verb)
- To deceive or trick GRE
- (noun)
- A victim of deception GRE
Example in Context
Investigators found that elderly investors had been duped into transferring their savings to fraudulent offshore accounts.
Synonyms
fooltrickdeceive
Etymology
To double someone over with a trick or deception.
- dup- (Latin) — to double
Memory Aid
🤡Sounds like “doop”
The clown DOOPED everyone into thinking he was a doctor!
Visual Association
🎭A jester pulling off a mask, revealing a shocked audience behind him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “dupe” mean on the GRE?
dupe (verb) means “To deceive or trick”. Investigators found that elderly investors had been duped into transferring their savings to fraudulent offshore accounts.
How to remember “dupe” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “dupe” sounds like “doop”. The clown DOOPED everyone into thinking he was a doctor!
What are synonyms for “dupe”?
Common synonyms: fool, trick, deceive.