noun
- plural of duping; instances or acts of deceiving or tricking someone
Usage: countable noun; typically used in formal or legal contexts
Examples
- The dupings of consumers by false advertising led to a major lawsuit.
- Several dupings were reported to the police department last month.
- The scammer's dupings affected hundreds of elderly victims.
- Authorities investigated the dupings that occurred at the marketplace.
- These dupings demonstrate the need for stronger consumer protection laws.