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dupery

/ˈduː.pər.i/

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noun

/ˈduː.pər.i/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее преднамеренный обман или мошенничество с целью получения преимущества.

A noun referring to deliberate deception or trickery intended to gain an advantage.

uncountable

  1. Deception or trickeryC1formal

    The act of deceiving someone, often for personal gain or advantage.

    ruОбман

    • The con artist's dupery was eventually exposed by the police.
    • His entire scheme was built on dupery and false promises.
    • She saw through his dupery and refused to sign the contract.

    Synonymscheatingchicanerydeceitdeceptiondishonestyfraudhoaxhumbugswindletrickery

Forms
  • duperies plural form
  • duperies' possessive plural form
  • dupery's possessive singular form