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double cross

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As a noun, double cross means an act of betrayal. As a verb, it means betray by double-dealing.

Meanings of double cross

2 meanings

noun

  1. An act of betrayal

    “he gave us the old double cross”

    “I could no longer tolerate his impudent double-crossing”

    Similar: double-crossing

verb

  1. Betray by double-dealing

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Synonyms by meaning

noun: an act of betrayal

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