Home > English > Common Errors > Misused WordsWhat is the correct word for ‘to deceive or mislead’?A. Dupe B. Mislead C. Fool D. TrickAnswer: DupeAdditional Information: 'Dupe' means to deceive or trick someone. Subjects: Misused Words, Common ErrorsRelated MCQsWhich word means ‘to make something widely known’?What is the correct word for ‘a state of rest or inactivity’?Which word refers to ‘to examine the circumstances surrounding an event’?Which word refers to ‘the action of examining something closely’?Which word means ‘an instance of being late’?What is the correct word for ‘to identify the source of something’?Which word refers to ‘a person who is a master of their craft’?What is the correct term for ‘to reduce the extent of something’?What is the correct word for ‘to cause someone to feel less confident’?Which word means ‘to make something seem less important’?What is the correct word for ‘to take advantage of an opportunity’?What is the correct word for ‘a strong desire for achievement’?Which word refers to ‘a person who leads a group’?Which word refers to ‘to obtain or acquire something’?What is the correct word for ‘to postpone or delay something’?