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duplicity Definition

du·plic·ity (do̵̅o̅ plisə tē, dyo̵̅o̅-)

noun pl. -·ties

hypocritical cunning or deception; double-dealing

Etymology: ME duplicite < OFr duplicité < LL duplicitas < L duplicare: see duplex

duplicity Synonyms

duplicity

n.

duplicity Usage Examples

Preposition: of

politician: We will reveal the deceit and the duplicity of politicians and the judiciary.

Converse of object

  • expose: Exposing corporate duplicity and galvanizing global or local protest around common themes has become commonplace.
  • drift: These issues are linked by a drifting duplicity at the heart of government.
  • see: And amid the guilt and anxiety, I came to see that duplicity often shows itself forth in semblance of sincerity.

Adjective modifier

  • political: The Leeds branches of the Alliance for Green Socialism are going to inaugurate a local " Claire Short " award for political duplicity.
  • financial: She described it has a scandal of financial duplicity and secrecy.
  • own: CSM: He has nothing to expose... except his own duplicity.
  • such: How far removed must one be from a revolutionary position to allow even for a moment the existence of such revolting duplicity among revolutionists.
  • obvious: Why is so much of the media blinded by his obvious duplicity?
  • corporate: Very soon she begins to lose herself in a shady quagmire of corporate duplicity and espionage.

Preposition: in

conduct: Never before has this nation resorted to duplicity in the conduct of its foreign affairs.