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double–cross

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verb dou·ble–cross \ˌdə-bəl-ˈkrȯs\

Definition of double–cross

  1. transitive verb

  2. :  to deceive by double-dealing :  betray

double–crosser

noun

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1903

First Known Use of double–cross

1903

double–cross Synonyms

Synonyms
backstab, cross, double-cross, sell (out), two-time
Antonyms
stand by
Related Words
give away; inform (on), peach, rat (on), shop [British], snitch (on), split (on) [British], tell (on), turn in
Near Antonyms
defend, guard, protect, safeguard, save, shield

DOUBLE–CROSS Defined for English Language Learners

double–cross

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verb dou·ble–cross \ˌdə-bəl-ˈkrȯs\

Definition of double–cross for English Language Learners

  • : 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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verb dou·ble–cross \ˌdə-bəl-ˈkrȯs\

Definition of double–cross for Students

double–crossed

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double–crossing

  1. :  betray 2

double–crosser

noun

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