Double-cross: meaning, definitions and examples
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double-cross
[ ˈdʌbəlˌkrɒs ]
betrayal
To deceive or betray someone, especially after gaining their trust.
Synonyms
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.
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
Word origin
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.