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
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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
Breanna Bell, Variety, 30 Sep. 2023
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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Verb
With a possible double-cross in play to boot?
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
Which leaves Vic to double cross his sister by turning her in to police.
—Breanna Bell, Variety, 30 Sep. 2023
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double-cross
Verb
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Sky Wee’s perspective is clear: institutional adoption, while potentially transformative, doesn’t necessarily betray Bitcoin’s core principles.—
Max (Chong) Li,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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But in his first public comments on President Donald Trump’s tariff war, Chinese leader Xi Jinping did not betray any concern.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Because of that treachery Castor was a pure mortal, but Pollux was a half god.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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After weeks of treachery and deception, the final roundtable has been viewed, and the winner or winners for The Traitors Season 3 have been revealed.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Conrad excuses himself to the bathroom, while Maeve approaches Archie and calls him out on his betrayal.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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With accusations of secret texting and betrayal now public, this Bravo breakup saga appears far from over.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Buying American now seems like an act of treason here.—
Matthew J. Friedman,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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Wolsey died in Season 1, but not before bequeathing his showcase to Henry, who returned the favor by accusing his chief minister of treason.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Double-cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double-cross. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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