HyperDic: double_cross

English > 2 senses of the expression double cross:
NOUNactdouble cross, double-crossingan act of betrayal
VERBsocialdouble crossbetray by double-dealing
English > double cross: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningAn act of betrayal.
Example"he gave us the old double cross"
Synonymdouble-crossing
Broadertreachery, betrayal, treason, perfidyAn act of deliberate betrayal
Verbsdouble crossbetray by double-dealing
English > double cross: 2 senses > verb 1, social
Meaningbetray by double-dealing.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Broaderbetray, selldeliver to an enemy by treachery
See alsocrosshinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Nounsdouble-crossera person who says one thing and does another
double cross, double-crossingan act of betrayal

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