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double–cross
verb dou·ble–cross \ˌdə-bəl-ˈkrȯs\
: to cheat or deceive (someone) especially by doing something that is different from what you said you would do
Full Definition of DOUBLE-CROSS
transitive verb
: to deceive by double-dealing : betray
— dou·ble–cross·er noun
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First Known Use of DOUBLE-CROSS
1903
Related to DOUBLE-CROSS
- Synonyms
- backstab, cross, double-cross, sell (out), two-time
- Antonyms
- stand by
DOUBLE-CROSSER Defined for Kids
double–cross
verb dou·ble–cross \ˌdə-bəl-ˈkrȯs\
dou·ble–crosseddou·ble–cross·ing
Definition of DOUBLE-CROSS for Kids
: betray 2
— dou·ble–cross·er noun
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