Synonyms of double-dealer
20 similar words
Another word for double-dealer is double-crosser. Other synonyms of double-dealer are betrayer and backstabber.
Synonyms and similar words for double-dealer
nounOne who double deals; a cheat or crook.
- backstabberA traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back...
- double-crosserOne who double-crosses; a traitor.
- traitor
- betrayerSomeone who betrays, or reveals confidential information; a squealer or informer.
- quislingA traitor who collaborates with the enemy.
- rat
- ratter
- recreantSomebody who is recreant, who yields in combat; a coward or traitor.
- renegade
- serpent
- snake
- snake in the grassA hidden enemy.
- 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 archaic
- swike dialectal, obsolete
- 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-dealer
- noun One who double deals; a cheat or crook.
Questions about synonyms of double-dealer
- What is another word for double-dealer?
- Double-dealer has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as double-crosser, betrayer and backstabber.
- What does double-dealer mean?
- Double-dealer means one who double deals; a cheat or crook.
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