duplicitous

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Etymology

From duplicity + -ous.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /djʊˈplɪsɪtəs/
• (America) IPA: /duːˈplɪsətəs/, /djuːˈplɪsətəs/

Adjective

duplicitous

1. Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.

Synonyms

• deceitful
• double-dealing
• two-faced

Related terms

• duplicate
• duplicitously
• duplicitousness
• duplicity

Translations

• French: fourbe
• German: heuchlerisch
• Italian: disonesto
• Portuguese: fraudulento
• Russian: двули́чный
• Spanish: engañoso

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