Definition of double-cross
transitive verb
:to deceive by double-dealing :betray
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First Known Use of double-cross
1903
double cross
noun
Definition of double cross
1 a
:an act of winning or trying to win a fight or match after agreeing to lose it
b
:an act of betraying or cheating an associate
2
:a cross between first-generation hybrids of four separate inbred lines (as in the production of hybrid seed corn)
Examples of double cross in a Sentence
politics is full of double crosses and backbiting
First Known Use of double cross
1834
double cross Synonyms
Synonyms
backstabbing, business, disloyalty, betrayal, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, infidelity, perfidy, sellout, treachery, treason, two-timing, unfaithfulnessAntonyms
allegiance, devotion, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, staunchness, steadfastnessRelated Words
abandonment, desertion; deceit, deception, double-dealing, duplicity, guile, two-facedness; fraud, informing, lying, snitching, talebearing, trickeryNear Antonyms
dependability, reliability, trustworthiness; defense, protection, safeguard, shieldDOUBLE-CROSS Defined for English Language Learners
double-cross
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verb
Definition of double-cross for English Language Learners
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: to cheat or deceive (someone) especially by doing something that is different from what you said you would do
DOUBLE-CROSS Defined for Kids
double-cross
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dou·ble-cross
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Definition of double-cross for Students
double-crossed;
double-crossing
:betray 2
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double-crosser
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