two-timing

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two-time

(to͞o′tīm′)
tr.v. two-timed, two-tim·ing, two-times Slang
1. To be unfaithful to (a spouse or lover).
2. To deceive; double-cross.
two′-tim′er n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.two-timing - not faithful to a spouse or lovertwo-timing - not faithful to a spouse or lover; "adulterous husbands and wives"; "a two-timing boyfriend"
cheating, adulterous
unfaithful - having sexual relations with someone other than your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend; "her husband was unfaithful"
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