as in to betray
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
she promised to share the profits but then double-crossed us
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as in treachery
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another
politics is full of double crosses and backbiting
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Recent Examples of double-cross
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
Naomi talks exclusively with PEOPLE about being double-crossed by Hud and Adam, teasing 'all is fair and love and war and Claim to Fame'
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Alliances were certainly tested during this week’s Claim to Fame.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 7 June 2020
Lacy wore a double cross tuxedo pinned with a rhinestone and pearl shield brooch, knife-sharp boots, and oversized bug-like sunglasses while holding the brand's glossy Manhattan clutch against his chest like a priest holds a bible.
—Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Feb. 2023
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The scene ends with a bloody mess, as Jules rebukes Brett for his attempts to double-cross the kingpin.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
Naomi talks exclusively with PEOPLE about being double-crossed by Hud and Adam, teasing 'all is fair and love and war and Claim to Fame'
Comments
Alliances were certainly tested during this week’s Claim to Fame.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
Noun
Cash's double cross backfired on him.
—Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 7 June 2020
Lacy wore a double cross tuxedo pinned with a rhinestone and pearl shield brooch, knife-sharp boots, and oversized bug-like sunglasses while holding the brand's glossy Manhattan clutch against his chest like a priest holds a bible.
—Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Feb. 2023
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Did Dylan eventually betray Seeger? Did Bob ever agree to anything?Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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As a mainland Chinese scholar, Xiao was careful not to betray his views about the regime.Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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The eternal fight for liberty — slaves into gladiators, gladiators into free men — calls for courage and purpose beyond Lucius’s nightmarish expectations, uncovering the treachery and chicanery of Roman politics.Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
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Hosted by Alan Cumming, the game of treachery and deceit returns to Peacock on Thursday, January 9th.Anne Easton, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The past year’s paltry outcome will surely cast a shadow over relations between developed and undeveloped countries, the most imperiled of which view the weak finance deal as a betrayal of trust.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Although animated, Boyens emphasizes that the film quickly immerses audiences into a familiar world, exploring themes of honor, family, and loyalty alongside betrayal, jealousy, and obsession – all hallmarks of Tolkien’s storytelling.Rochelle Beighton, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Later, Kieran was arrested for treason, after Constantine found in his locker evidence of spycraft.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024
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Yoon has immunity from most criminal prosecution as president, but that doesn’t extend to allegations of rebellion or treason.Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Double-cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double-cross. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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