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Double-crossing (Noun)

Meaning

An act of betrayal; "he gave us the old double cross"; "I could no longer tolerate his impudent double-crossing".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The spy was caught for his double-crossing the agency by working for a rival organization.
  • The business partner's double-crossing was exposed when he tried to sell the company behind his partner's back.
  • She couldn't believe the double-crossing of her so-called friend, who had been secretly dating her ex-boyfriend.
  • The whistleblower revealed the CEO's double-crossing by hiding company profits and taking them for himself.
  • His double-crossing was met with severe punishment after he betrayed his fellow soldiers in combat.

Synonyms

  • Double Cross

Hypernyms

  • Treason
  • Perfidy
  • Treachery

Related Words

  • Double Cross (verb)
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