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dou·ble·cross
double-cross
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- pronunciation:
- duh
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kraws
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
double-crosses, double-crossing, double-crossed |
definition: |
(informal) to fool or cheat by doing the opposite of what one has agreed to do.
She double-crossed me by stealing the presents she had promised to deliver to my friend.- synonyms:
- betray
- similar words:
- cheat, deceive, skin, sting, swindle, trick
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related words: |
betray |
derivation: |
double-crosser (n.) |
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