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dupe

verb

/djuːp/

Meaning

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

He was duped into buying a fake watch.

play for a dupe

deceive, trick, fool, cheat, mislead

enlighten, guide, inform

dupe someone, duped into, easy dupe, unsuspecting dupe

To support or strengthen; to prop up or reinforce.

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen.

to inform someone officially about something

to take control or possession of a place or thing