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Synonyms of double-crosser

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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

  1. noun One who double-crosses; a traitor.

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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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