duplicity

🇬🇧 UK/dju:'plisiti/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Deliberate deceptiveness; the practice of saying one thing while intending another; double-dealing.

口是心非,两面派,表里不一

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
duplicroot
+
itconnector
+
ycharacterized by
=duplicity

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The detective uncovered the politician's duplicity in manipulating public opinion.

  • 2.

    Her duplicity was evident when evidence showed her secret dealings.

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