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double-cross

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of double-cross

to be unfaithful or disloyal to
  • She promised to share the profits but then double-crossed us.
Synonyms of double-cross

backstab, betray, cross, sell (out), two-time
Words Related to double-cross

give away

inform (on), rat (on), snitch (on), tell (on), turn in
Phrases Synonymous with double-cross

go back on, stab in the back
Near Antonyms of double-cross

defend, guard, protect, safeguard, save, shield
Antonyms of double-cross

stand by

double cross

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of double cross

the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another
  • Politics is full of double crosses and backbiting.
Synonyms of double cross

backstabbing, betrayal, business, disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, infidelity, perfidy, sellout, treachery, treason, two-timing, unfaithfulness
Words Related to double cross

abandonment, desertion

deceit, deception, double-dealing, duplicity, guile, two-facedness

fraud, informing, lying, snitching, talebearing, trickery
Near Antonyms of double cross

dependability, reliability, trustworthiness

defense, protection, safeguard, shield
Antonyms of double cross

allegiance, devotion, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, staunchness, steadfastness

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