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double-cross Definition


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double-cross
verb
    1. To cheat or deceive (especially a colleague or ally, or someone one is supposed to be helping).
      Thesaurus: betray, two-time, swindle, hoodwink, trick, con, cheat, cozen, mislead, defraud.
noun
    1. Such a deceit.
Derivative: double-crosser
noun
    Etymology: Early 20c.



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