double cross Synonyms

double cross Meaning

Wordnet

double cross (n)

an act of betrayal

Wordnet

double cross (v)

betray by double-dealing

double cross

a cross between first-generation hybrids of four separate inbred lines (as in the production of hybrid seed corn), an act of betraying or cheating an associate, an act of winning or trying to win a fight or match after agreeing to lose it, an act of betraying or cheating especially an associate, to deceive by double-dealing

double cross Sentence Examples

  1. The traitorous spy decided to double cross his agency and sell top-secret information to the enemy.
  2. The politician double-crossed his own party by secretly negotiating a deal with the opposition.
  3. The wrestler executed a textbook double-cross maneuver, sending his opponent crashing to the mat.
  4. The cunning businessman double-crossed his partner by secretly signing a deal with their competitor.
  5. The film's plot twist reveals that the protagonist had been double-crossed by his trusted friend.
  6. The double cross brought down a powerful criminal syndicate, exposing their illegal activities to the authorities.
  7. The football team's double-cross play resulted in a stunning victory, leaving their opponents dumbfounded.
  8. The CIA operative double-crossed her agency by leaking sensitive information to the media.
  9. The magician skillfully performed a double-cross illusion, leaving the audience both baffled and amazed.
  10. The double cross in the mystery novel kept the readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the revelation of the true culprit.

FAQs About the word double cross

an act of betrayal, betray by double-dealinga cross between first-generation hybrids of four separate inbred lines (as in the production of hybrid seed corn), a

betray, stab in the back, two-time, sell (out),cross, backstab, turn in, tell (on), go back on, snitch (on)

save,protect, protect, save, defend, defend, guard, stand by, stand by, guard

The traitorous spy decided to double cross his agency and sell top-secret information to the enemy.

The politician double-crossed his own party by secretly negotiating a deal with the opposition.

The wrestler executed a textbook double-cross maneuver, sending his opponent crashing to the mat.

The cunning businessman double-crossed his partner by secretly signing a deal with their competitor.