double-cross

Translations

double-crossnoun
double-crosses
pl
In a shocking double-cross, the partner fled with all the money.
В ходе шокирующего предательства партнёр сбежал со всеми деньгами.
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подставаразговорное
двойной крест
double-crossverb
double-crossed
Past Simple
double-crossed
Past Participle
double-crossing
Gerund
The agent double-crossed his handlers and sold the information to the enemy.
Агент предал своих кураторов и продал информацию врагу.
Additional translations
подставитьразговорное
double-crossadjective
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "a double-cross scheme")
They devised a double-cross plan to trap the smugglers.
Они разработали предательский план, чтобы поймать контрабандистов.
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Definitions

double-crossnoun
an act of betrayal or deception carried out against a person or group one is ostensibly helping
In a shocking double-cross, the partner fled with all the money.
a figure composed of one cross superimposed on another; a double cruciform shape
The monastery’s emblem featured a golden double-cross.
double-crossverb
to betray or deceive (someone) after previously appearing to cooperate with them
The agent double-crossed his handlers and sold the information to the enemy.
double-crossadjective
relating to or involving betrayal or deception
They devised a double-cross plan to trap the smugglers.