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dupery

/ˈduːpəri/ noun · British & US
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What does dupery mean?

noun

The state of being deceived or manipulated, often through flattery or false promises. A dupery is a deceitful or insincere act.

Example

"The politician's dupery of the public's trust was exposed when it was revealed that he had been lying about his past."

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