Definition of Double-dealing

1. Noun. Acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another.

Exact synonyms: Duplicity
Generic synonyms: Deceit, Deception, Dissembling, Dissimulation
Derivative terms: Duplicitous

2. Adjective. Marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another. "A double-faced infernal traitor and schemer"

Lexicographical Neighbors of Double-dealing

double-blind method
double-blind procedure
double-blind study
double-blind study
double-bogey
double-breasted
double-breasted jacket
double-breasted suit
double-channel catheter
double-check
double-chinned
double-crosser
double-crossing
double-date
double-dealer
double-dealing (current term)
double-decker
double-dyed(a)
double-edged
double-ender
double-entendre
double-entry bookkeeping
double-faced
double-geared
double-glaze
double-hung window
double-jointed
double-magnum
double-masked experiment
double-mouthed uterus

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