as in to betray
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
she promised to share the profits but then double-crossed us
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as in treachery
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another
politics is full of double crosses and backbiting
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Recent Examples of double-cross
Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
The film centers on Wahlberg’s professional thief, Parker, who after being double-crossed and left for dead, sees his hunt for revenge bring with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2025
Byjoshua Goodman, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2023
Which leaves Vic to double cross his sister by turning her in to police.
—Breanna Bell, Variety, 30 Sep. 2023
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Verb
At owners meetings, she’s double-crossed and leered at by older men.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
The film centers on Wahlberg’s professional thief, Parker, who after being double-crossed and left for dead, sees his hunt for revenge bring with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
In his two decades as a professional drug snitch, Jorge Hernández was a master of the double cross.
—Byjoshua Goodman, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2023
Which leaves Vic to double cross his sister by turning her in to police.
—Breanna Bell, Variety, 30 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double-cross
Verb
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When reality stars act in a way that is offensive or seemingly out of character, audiences feel betrayed.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Some have been corrupted by money and power, betraying each other as readily as the criminals do.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The six-parter, to debut July 14, follows six groups of friends, and six historical cases of murder and treachery among them.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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But amid the bloodbaths and treacheries, Westeros still penciled in time for a little romance — some more compelling than others (Jon and Ygritte > Jon and Daenerys).—
Tyler Aquilina,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the process, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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This year’s cast delivered all the twists and betrayals fans expect, and also helped create something unexpected: a new kind of community event.—
Cynthia Salinas Cappellano,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Given the current political climate globally, Heads of State offers a humorous and outlandish perspective on poignant themes like foreign relations, government security breaches, and treason.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
3 July 2025
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Denaturalization is rare but possible in cases of treason or crimes.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
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“Double-cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double-cross. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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