Dupe and Debunk

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Dupe verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.

Usage example: we were duped into thinking the dummy was a real alien

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Debunk is an antonym for dupe.

Nearby Words: duped, dupery, duping

Debunk verb - To prove to be false.

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Dupe is an antonym for debunk.

Nearby Word: debunking

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