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What is the difference between deceive and dupe?

deceive | dupe |

Dupe is a synonym of deceive.



As verbs the difference between deceive and dupe

is that deceive is to trick or mislead while dupe is to swindle, deceive, or trick.

As a noun dupe is

a person who has been deceived.

deceive

English

Alternative forms

* (obsolete)

Verb

(deceiv)
  • To trick or mislead.
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    Synonyms

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    * deception * deceptive * deceit

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    dupe

    English

    Etymology 1

    (etyl)

    Verb

    (dup)
  • To swindle, deceive, or trick.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who has been deceived.
    • Synonyms
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    Related terms
    * dupery

    Etymology 2

    Abbreviation of duplicate

    Verb

    (dup)
  • To duplicate.
    • Can you dupe this photo for me?

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (photography) A duplicate of a photographic image.
  • (restaurant industry) A duplicate of an order receipt printed for kitchen staff.
  • (informal) A duplicate.
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