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double-dealing

UK
/ˌdʌb.əlˈdiː.lɪŋ/
US
/ˌdʌb.əlˈdi.lɪŋ/

Translations

double-dealingnoun
double-dealings
pl
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.
Synonyms
duplicity
deceit
two-facedness
fraudulence
hypocrisy
double-dealingadjective
more double-dealing
Comp.
most double-dealing
Super.
UK
/ˌdʌb.əlˈdiː.lɪŋ/
US
/ˌdʌb.əlˈdi.lɪŋ/
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.
Synonyms
deceitful
dishonest
duplicitous
two-faced
insincere

Definitions

double-dealingnoun
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.
double-dealingadjective
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.
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