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dou·ble-cross
 double-cross
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- pronunciation:
- duh
b
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kraws
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
double-crosses, double-crossing, double-crossed |
| definition: |
(informal) to betray or cheat by acting contrary to a previous agreement.
- synonyms:
- betray, con
- similar words:
- cheat, deceive, defraud, dupe, flimflam, hoax, humbug, skin, sting, swindle, trick
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| related words: |
betray |
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| derivation: |
double-crosser (n.) |
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