Double-crossing

Pronunciation: /ˈdəbəɫ- ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/

Double-crossing (noun)

  1. The act of promising loyalty to someone, while secretly helping their enemy.
  2. A situation where a person changes sides during a plan, causing harm to the first group.

Examples

  • The double-crossing hurt everyone who trusted both sides.
  • Double-crossing can destroy friendships and business deals.

Double-crossing (adjective)

  1. Describing someone who pretends to be loyal, but secretly works against you.

Examples

  • He gave double-crossing promises, but he never kept them.
  • A double-crossing person smiles while planning betrayal.

Double-crossing (verb)

  1. To act loyal to someone, but secretly support the person or group that harms them.

Examples

  • She double-crossed him while pretending to help.
  • They double-crossed the team after promising loyalty.