Denotes the act or instance of betraying someone; can function as countable or uncountable.
Translations
They never forgave her double-crossing.
Они так и не простили её обман.
His double-crossing cost the team the victory.
Его предательство стоило команде победы.
двойная играразговорное выражение Definitions
The act or an instance of betraying or deceiving someone who trusts you, especially after appearing cooperative. He was furious when he discovered her double-crossing during the negotiations.
double-crossinggerund / present participle Attributive use of the present-participle form describing someone or something that betrays.
Translations
Nobody trusted the double-crossing partner.
Никто не доверял предательскому партнёру.
Definitions
Betraying or likely to betray someone after first pretending to be loyal; treacherous. No one trusted the double-crossing agent with sensitive information.