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double-dealing

/ˌdʌb.əlˈdiː.lɪŋ/

/ˌdʌb.əlˈdi.lɪŋ/

double-dealingnoun

double-dealings

Translations

His double-dealing was eventually exposed, leading to a loss of trust among his colleagues.

Sa duplicité a finalement été révélée, ce qui a entraîné une perte de confiance parmi ses collègues.

Additional translations

fourberieTerme plus marqué, avec une nuance de tromperie morale.

Definitions

The practice of working to people's disadvantage behind their backs.

His double-dealing was eventually exposed, leading to a loss of trust among his colleagues.

A specific act or instance of duplicitous or deceitful behavior.

Several double-dealings by the broker came to light during the audit.

Synonyms

double-dealingadjective

more double-dealing

Comp.

most double-dealing

Super.

/ˌdʌb.əlˈdiː.lɪŋ/

/ˌdʌb.əlˈdi.lɪŋ/

Translations

dupliceEmploi littéraire ou soutenu.

The double-dealing politician promised reforms but secretly worked against them.

Le politicien duplice a promis des réformes, mais il a secrètement œuvré contre elles.

Additional translations

hypocriteSens proche, surtout quand l'accent est mis sur la dissimulation des intentions.

Definitions

Deceptive or dishonest in behavior or actions, especially by pretending to have one set of intentions while actually having another.

The double-dealing politician promised reforms but secretly worked against them.

Synonyms