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One that is easily deceived (as by flattering promises) because lacking power to discriminate.

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Usage examples (37)
  • Noun : a dupe of the opponents
  • The anger and intensity by the right wing dupes is the result of very slick propaganda by GOP mouthpieces Limbaugh and Hannity.
  • A witty and timely article followed by dozens of comments from Conspiracy Theorists or just plain dupes (in both meanings of the word).
  • 'The dupes are the happiest,' she said in a low voice.
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