double-crossed

[US]/[ˈdʌblˌkrɒst]/
[UK]/[ˈdʌbəlˌkrɒst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To betray someone after they have trusted you.; To deceive or trick someone, especially in a cunning or underhanded way.
adj.Betrayed; tricked.
v. (phrasal)To cross someone's path or route again.

Phrases & Collocations

double-crossed me

being double-crossed

double-crossed deal

he double-crossed

double-crossing partner

double-crossed again

they double-crossed

double-crossed plans

double-crossing someone

double-crossed us

Example Sentences

he felt completely double-crossed after discovering the truth about their deal.

the politician was accused of double-crossing his party and supporting the opposition.

i was double-crossed by my business partner who took all the profits.

she realized she'd been double-crossed when she saw him with her rival.

they double-crossed us in the negotiations and got a better deal for themselves.

don't ever double-cross me again; i won't tolerate it.

the spy was double-crossed by his own agency after completing the mission.

he double-crossed his best friend for personal gain, a truly shameful act.

the team felt double-crossed when the manager took credit for their work.

after being double-crossed, she vowed to never trust anyone again.

the company double-crossed its employees by cutting their salaries without warning.

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