
Dupe
Negative Connotation
Using 'dupe' as a noun implies a negative view of the person, suggesting gullibility.
Investors were portrayed as dupes in the Ponzi scheme scandal.
Being Tricked
'Dupe' indicates someone fell for a trick, not just made a simple mistake.
After the email scam, she felt like such a dupe.
Often Deception-Related
The term 'dupe' commonly appears in contexts involving deceit, scams, or frauds.
The movie's hero was a dupe caught in a web of lies.
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CheatDeceiveFoolHoodwinkMisleadOutwitSwindleTrick
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