double-dealing
ˌdʌbəlˈdilɪŋ
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Definition of double-dealing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

deceptionRaredishonest behavior by hiding true intentions for advantageRare
  • His double-dealing cost him all his friends.
duplicity treachery two-timing

Adjective

1.
ethicsRaredeceitful and dishonest in actions or wordsRare
  • She was known for her double-dealing tactics in business.
deceitful dishonest duplicitous
2.
deceptionRarepretending one intention while acting on anotherRare
  • His double-dealing nature made him untrustworthy.
deceitful dishonest insincere
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Examples of double-dealing in a sentence

  • They exposed his double-dealing in the committee.
  • His double-dealing nature cost him many friendships.
  • The double-dealing official was eventually exposed.
  • Her double-dealing tactics were soon uncovered.
  • The double-dealing employee was finally fired.

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  1. French:duplicité, fourbe, ...
  2. German:Doppelspiel, doppelzüngig, ...
  3. Italian:doppio gioco, disonesto, ...
  4. Spanish:doble juego, engañoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:dupla jogada, enganador, ...
  6. Chinese:欺骗, 两面三刀, ...
  7. Japanese:二重の裏切り, 裏切りの, ...
  8. Arabic:خِداع, ذُو وَجْهَيْن, ...
  9. Hebrew:דּוּ-פָּנִיּוּת, רַמַּאי, ...
  10. Russian:двуличность, двуличный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дволикість, підступний, ...
  12. Hindi:दोहरे व्यवहार, दोगली, ...
double deal
ˈdʌbəl diːl
double dealt

Definition of double deal - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

1.
dishonestto act dishonestly in a transaction
  • She was caught trying to double deal during the negotiation.
cheat deceive
2.
gameTECH.deal top and bottom cards to cheatTECH.
  • He tried to double deal during the poker game.
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Examples of double deal in a sentence

  • They discovered he would double deal to get ahead.
  • The magician was caught trying to double deal in the card trick.
  • Casinos have strict rules to prevent players from attempting to double deal.

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  1. French:tromper, tricher, ...
  2. German:betrügen, doppelt geben, ...
  3. Italian:agire disonestamente, barare, ...
  4. Spanish:actuar deshonestamente, hacer trampa, ...
  5. Portuguese:trapacear, enganar, ...
  6. Chinese:欺骗, 上下发牌, ...
  7. Japanese:不正行為をする, 不正をする, ...
  8. Arabic:خانَ, وَزَّعَ مِنَ الأَعْلَى وَالأَسْفَل لِلْغِش, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִנְהֹג בְּחֹסֶר יֹשֶׁר, לְחַלֵּק קְלָפִים מִלְמַעְלָה וּמִלְמַטָּה כְּדֵי לְרַמּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:обманывать, раздавать карты нечестно, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шахраювати, шулерувати, ...
  12. Hindi:धोखा देना, छल करना, ...

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