duplicity Definition
du·plic·ity (do̵̅o̅ plis′ə 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 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.
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