DOUBLE-DEALING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another

Example: she was a deceitful scheming little thing"- Israel Zangwill; a double-dealing double agent; a double-faced infernal traitor and schemer"- W.M.Thackeray

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

acting in bad faith

Example: deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another