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dupe | stultify |

As a noun dupe

is .

As a verb stultify is

to prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence.

dupe

English

Etymology 1

(etyl)

Verb

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

    • Noun

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

    stultify

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence.
  • To cause to appear foolish.
  • To deprive of strength or efficacy; make useless or worthless.

    • Synonyms

    * (cause to appear foolish): humiliate