double-dealing

Definitions

The practice of acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter, typically to deceive.

Duplicity or treachery in one's dealings with others.

Examples

The politician's double-dealing was exposed when his secret meetings with the opposition were leaked to the press.

She felt betrayed after discovering her business partner's double-dealing behind her back.

Synonyms

deceitful duplicitous treacherous insincere two-faced dishonest underhanded

Antonyms

honest sincere forthright trustworthy candid genuine straightforward