dupe Synonyms
Another word for dupe
• noun (Context 1)
A duplicate or copy, especially a less expensive product that closely resembles a high-end designer item, or a duplicate photographic print or negative.
"She found an affordable drugstore duplicate that matched the luxury lipstick shade almost identically."
• verb (Context 2)
To deceive, trick, or mislead someone into believing something false or acting against their own interests.
"The fraudulent emails were carefully designed to deceive unsuspecting customers into revealing their passwords."
• noun (Context 3)
A person who is easily deceived, tricked, or manipulated into serving the interests of others.
"The unwitting courier realized too late that he had been used as a gull in the financial scheme."
• verb (Context 4)
To duplicate or make an exact copy of something (especially a recording, photograph, or digital item).
"The archivist needed to duplicate the fragile master tapes before making them available to researchers."
Opposites of dupe
The opposite of dupe shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: