double-dealing

[ duhb-uhl-dee-ling ]

noun

1. duplicity; treachery; deception.

adjective

1. using duplicity; treacherous.

double-dealing

noun

1. 1. action characterized by treachery or deceit
   2. ( as modifier )

      double-dealing treachery

Derived Forms

• ˈdouble-ˈdealer, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of double-dealing¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

Israeli politics will now devolve into a fierce period of horse-trading, double dealing, and speculation.

From The Daily Beast

Well, if Washington had any brains, it would not continue to let Karzai get away with this double-dealing.

From The Daily Beast

If true, this would represent an extreme example of double dealing, even by Pakistani standards.

From The Daily Beast

It's a legitimate question from those critical of Obama and wary of the Pakistani army's double-dealing.

From The Daily Beast

On him, it is said, the King turned with vehement indignation, charging him even with treason and double-dealing.

From Project Gutenberg

De Gery pointed out very clearly all the infamies and all the double dealing which surrounded him.

From Project Gutenberg

At first they thought that they would have to guard themselves against roguery and double-dealing on the part of the tin workers.

From Project Gutenberg

His conduct at this time as at all others laid him open to charges of double dealing and treachery.

From Project Gutenberg

Of course it was done honestly; nobody suspects the Mayor of Boston of double-dealing, of intrigue, or of any indirection!

From Project Gutenberg