double-dealing

noun
UK: /ˌdʌbl ˈdiːlɪŋ/
US: /ˌdʌbl ˈdiːlɪŋ/

  1. Dishonest behavior, especially by tricking someone.

    1. His double-dealing was finally exposed in the court.
    2. The company was accused of double-dealing after secretly raising prices before the sale.

Synonyms

deceit treachery dishonesty trickery chicanery duplicity fraud
double-dealing adjective

  1. Engaging in dishonest or deceitful behavior to trick someone.

    1. He was double-dealing to get the job.
    2. I suspected he was double-dealing when he started avoiding my calls regarding the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "double-dealing" is /ˌdʌbl ˈdiːlɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌdʌbl ˈdiːlɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "double-dealing": deceit, treachery, dishonesty, trickery, chicanery, duplicity, fraud.

Example usage of "double-dealing": "His double-dealing was finally exposed in the court.". More examples on the page.