duplicity
deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter; double-dealing.
an act or instance of such deceitfulness.
Law. the act or fact of including two or more offenses in one count, or charge, as part of an indictment, thus violating the requirement that each count contain only a single offense.
the state or quality of having two elements or parts; being twofold or double.
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—“The Duplicity of Hargraves”: A short story by O. Henry, first published in 1902.
— Duplicity: A 2009 spy flick starring Julia Roberts and Clive Owen.
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- non·du·plic·i·ty, noun
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How to use duplicity in a sentence
The devil may be the ultimate trickster, but for pure duplicity, he’s got nothing on them.
The Real-Life ‘Demonic’ Murder That Inspired ‘The Conjuring’ | Nick Schager | June 11, 2021 | The Daily BeastIs behind-the-scenes duplicity, cloaked in coming-of-age business dilemma, the new norm for major-label moves?
Taylor Swift Dumps Spotify, Igniting Turf War Between Spotify and Apple | Dale Eisinger | November 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut for a man who delighted in exposing hypocrisies, his relationship to Communism was riddled with duplicity.
His spineless duplicity confirms that the good guy is actually pretty much a louse.
Bravo’s ‘Online Dating Rituals’ Reveals American Males Are Creepy and Want Sex | Emily Shire | March 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt even escalates the discomfort and duplicity by magnitudes.
The Real Story and Lesson of the Abscam Sting in ‘American Hustle’ | Jimmy So | December 17, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Palestinians and their sympathizers can point out the unscrupulous dishonesty and duplicity of the Israeli occupiers.
Acclaimed Israeli Film 'Bethlehem' Brings the Occupation Back Into Our Homes | Daniel Gavron | October 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe seed of discontent was again germinating under the duplicity of the Spanish lay and clerical authorities.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanThis may be what Fordun has in view when he says that the duplicity of the English was at length laid bare.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonAlso, it has some of the elements of modern international diplomacy in its double-talk and duplicity.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyHe was not used to treading the quicksands of duplicity, and he felt himself sinking.
Quin | Alice Hegan RiceShe could not condemn him for that, any more than she could forget her father's duplicity.
Hidden Gold | Wilder Anthony
British Dictionary definitions for duplicity
/ (djuːˈplɪsɪtɪ) /
deception; double-dealing
Origin of duplicity
1Derived forms of duplicity
- duplicitous, adjective
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