DUPE Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

dupe 1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈdüp

Definition of dupe

as in sucker

one who is easily deceived or cheated an explanation of how the swindler was able to escape with all of the dupe's money

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dupe

2 of 3

noun (2)

as in copy

something that is made to look exactly like something else he built a dupe of the original model, which is locked in a vault

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dupe

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verb

as in to deceive

to cause to believe what is untrue we were duped into thinking the dummy was a real alien

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Recent Examples of dupe

Noun

Keep scrolling for more bags that are dupes of the Prada Buckle Bag, the Cult Gaia beaded clutch, the Miu Miu Wander, and more! — Kim Grundy, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 The good news is that this future of an AI takeover is looking increasingly unlikely, at least at the industry’s current pace, a fact which is now dawning on some of the biggest rubes and dupes in the corporate world. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 8 July 2026

Verb

For instance, a threat actor could easily dupe a campaign manager or IT volunteer by fabricating an alert claiming Mythos or another new model has compromised their website or donation forms. — Kevin Tian, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Instead, Lukas quite testily explains that the video the Outsiders have seen of a pristine environment outside the silo is in fact a fake, fed into the Cleaners’ helmets to dupe them into cleaning. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dupe

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dupe

Noun

Often, a tree grows suckers in response to stress from pests, diseases, or damage, or to difficult conditions such as inadequate root space or insufficient water.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
This sucker is super small and lightweight, clips on in a second, and feels damn close to the original inputs.

— David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of sucker

Verb

Now some say the operation has left them feeling deceived and questioning whether the White House considered their safety.

— Scott Nover, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2026
The two proceed to deceive each other, insult each other’s appearances, and abandon each other in precarious situations.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of deceive

Noun

Robert Carlyle portrays Jack Ruby, the chameleon associate of organized crime and Jefferson White is playing Lee Harvey Oswald, the patsy that was set up by The Outfit.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Then Kay served notice that the White Sox, after losing the record 121 games in 2024, are through playing patsies.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026

Definition of patsy

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The seller, parkviewandbarn, identifies the lamp as a reproduction.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Modern reproductions and vintage Tiffany lamps for sale through dealers and online marketplaces let homeowners borrow the color, warm glow and statement-making quality of Tiffany without owning an authentic Tiffany Studios piece.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of reproduction

Noun

During the investigation, police were alerted to two shooting victims who had walked into area hospitals, including Chance.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Mines Minister Rufin Benam Beltoungou expressed condolences to victims’ families and warned miners about the dangers of unsafe mining practices, according to a statement posted by the ministry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of victim

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Quotes from Yankee greats make up the park’s signage, and Elston Howard Field was created as a replica of a stadium that stood for 85 years.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
There is a replica that was made for the Larry David series by designer Christina Mongini, Sweet reported.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

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