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Duplicity

Verb / du:ˈplɪsɪti: / Another word for duplicity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Duplicity means deceitfulness, dishonesty, or double-dealing.

Synonyms & similar words

doubledealing fraudulence deceit deception doublespeak duplicity fraudulence hypocrisy insincerity perfidy trickery two-facedness dishonesty duplicity dissimulation treachery duplicity guile mendacity duplicity dualism duplicity

Example sentences

  1. The politician's duplicity was exposed when he was caught accepting bribes from lobbyists.
  2. She was known for her duplicity and couldn't be trusted.
  3. His duplicity made it difficult to know when he was telling the truth.
  4. The company's duplicity was revealed when they were caught falsifying their financial records.
  5. Her duplicity caused her to lose the trust of her colleagues.

Quotes

  • Duplicity is the currency of today.
  • Duplicity is the art of acting one way and speaking another.
  • Duplicity is like a game of chess, one can only win by being one step ahead of the opponent.

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