double-dealer

  • 21double-dealing — noun uncount behavior by which you cheat someone, especially by pretending to do one thing while doing the opposite ╾ ,double dealer noun count …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 22double-dealing — [dub′əl dēl΄iŋ] n. the act or practice of doing the opposite of what one pretends to do; duplicity; deceit double dealer n …

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  • 23double-dealing — UK / US noun [uncountable] behaviour by which you cheat someone, especially by pretending to do one thing while doing the opposite Derived word: double dealer noun countable Word forms double dealer : singular double dealer plural double dealers …

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  • 24double — adj., adv., n., & v. adj. 1 a consisting of two usu. equal parts or things; twofold. b consisting of two identical parts. 2 twice as much or many (double the amount; double the number; double thickness). 3 having twice the usual size, quantity,… …

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  • 25dealer — noun (C) 1 someone who buys and sells a particular product, especially an expensive one: a car dealer 2 someone who sells illegal drugs 3 someone who gives out playing cards in a game see also: double­dealer …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 26double agent — Synonyms and related words: Benedict Arnold, Brutus, CIA man, Judas, Judas Iscariot, Quisling, archtraitor, betrayer, cloak and dagger operative, cockatrice, conniver, conspirator, conspirer, counterintelligence agent, counterspy, double crosser …

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  • 27double-crosser — noun a person who says one thing and does another (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑double dealer, ↑two timer, ↑betrayer, ↑traitor • Derivationally related forms: ↑betray (for: ↑ …

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  • 28double-dealing — I. noun Date: 1529 action contradictory to a professed attitude ; duplicity Synonyms: see deception • double dealer noun II. adjective Date: 1587 given to or marked by duplicity …

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  • 29double-dealing — noun deceitful behaviour. adjective acting deceitfully. Derivatives double dealer noun …

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  • 30double-dealing — /dʌbəl ˈdilɪŋ/ (say dubuhl deeling) noun 1. duplicity. –adjective 2. using duplicity; treacherous. –double dealer, noun …