Double-cross: meaning, definitions and examples

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double-cross

 

[ ˈdʌbəlˌkrɒs ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

betrayal

To deceive or betray someone, especially after gaining their trust.

Synonyms

backstab, betray, deceive

Examples of usage

  • He double-crossed his business partner by stealing money from the company.
  • She felt double-crossed when she found out her friend had been spreading rumors about her.
Context #2 | Noun

betrayal

An act of betraying or deceiving someone, especially after gaining their trust.

Synonyms

betrayal, deceit, treachery

Examples of usage

  • The double-cross by his supposed ally left him feeling angry and hurt.
  • She saw through the double-cross and knew not to trust him again.

Translations

Translations of the word "double-cross" in other languages:

🇵🇹 traição

🇮🇳 धोखा देना

🇩🇪 Doppelkreuz

🇮🇩 pengkhianatan ganda

🇺🇦 зраджувати

🇵🇱 podwójny krzyż

🇯🇵 裏切り

🇫🇷 trahison

🇪🇸 traición

🇹🇷 ihanet

🇰🇷 배신

🇸🇦 خيانة مزدوجة

🇨🇿 dvojitý kříž

🇸🇰 dvojitý kríž

🇨🇳 双重背叛

🇸🇮 dvojno križanje

🇮🇸 tvískilningur

🇰🇿 екі жақты опасыздық

🇬🇪 ორმაგი ღალატი

🇦🇿 ikiqat xəyanət

🇲🇽 traición

Etymology

The term 'double-cross' originated in the early 19th century in reference to a method of crossing a stream or river by using two intersecting logs. Over time, it evolved to signify a betrayal or deception, likely influenced by the image of crossing someone twice, hence 'double-cross'. The concept of betrayal has been a common theme throughout history, with various literary works and historical events depicting instances of double-crossing and treachery.