GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Double dealing, double-dealing (?). False or deceitful dealing; acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another. See Double dealing, under Dealing. Shak.
Syn. -- duplicity.
[1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
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double-dealing adj.
1. given to deception especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another; as, “they accused each other of double-dealing behavior”.
Syn. -- ambidextrous, deceitful, duplicitous, two-faced.
[WordNet 1.5 +PJC]