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duplicitous

UK/dju:'plisitәs/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Deliberately deceptive; saying one thing while intending another; two-faced.

奸诈的,两面派的,口是心非的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
duplicroot
+
itconnector
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=duplicitous

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His duplicitous behavior of smiling to friends while betraying them later was despicable.

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