Synonyms of double-crosser
20 similar words
Another word for double-crosser is double-dealer. Other synonyms of double-crosser are renegade, traitor, betrayer, backstabber and recreant.
Synonyms and similar words for double-crosser
nounOne who double-crosses; a traitor.
- backstabberA traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back...
- double-dealerOne who double deals; a cheat or crook.
- quislingA traitor who collaborates with the enemy.
- betrayerSomeone who betrays, or reveals confidential information; a squealer or informer.
- ratA person who is known for betrayal.
- ratter
- recreantSomebody who is recreant, who yields in combat; a coward or traitor.
- renegadeA disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause, religion, political party, friend, etc.
- serpentA person who is subtle, malicious, treacherous, or deceiving.
- snakeA person who acts deceitfully for personal or social gain; a treacherous person.
- snake in the grassA hidden enemy.
- traitorOne who betrays any confidence or trust.
- treasonistOne who commits treason.
- wolf in sheep's clothingSomeone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.
- cockatrice archaicAn evil, deceitful, or destructive person.
- swike dialectal, obsoleteA deceiver; betrayer, traitor.
- treacher archaicA traitor or deceiver.
- treacherer archaicA treacher, a traitor.
- turntippet obsoleteA traitor; a defector; a renegade.
- withersake archaicAn apostate or perfidious renegade.
Meaning of double-crosser
- noun One who double-crosses; a traitor.
Questions about synonyms of double-crosser
- What is another word for double-crosser?
- Double-crosser has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as double-dealer, renegade, traitor, betrayer, backstabber, recreant and treasonist.
- What does double-crosser mean?
- Double-crosser means one who double-crosses; a traitor.
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