dou·ble-cross

(dŭb′əl-krôs′, -krŏs′)

tr.v. dou·ble-crossed, dou·ble-cross·ing, dou·ble-cross·es

To betray by acting in contradiction to a prior agreement. See Synonyms at deceive.

1. often double cross An act of betraying an ally, friend, or associate.

2. double cross Genetics A cross in which each parent is the product of a single cross. It can be represented as AB × CD, where A, B, C, and D are inbred lines.

dou′ble-cross′er n.

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Noun

double-crossing - an act of betrayal; "he gave us the old double cross"; "I could no longer tolerate his impudent double-crossing"

double cross

betrayal, perfidy, treachery, treason - an act of deliberate betrayal

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