duplicitous

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing two faces, disloyal, untrustworthy, or false.

  - "His duplicitous behavior was revealed when he lied to both his boss and his colleague."
  - "Despite her duplicitous promises, she failed to keep her word."

• adjective

  deceitful or false in action or expression; double-dealing.

  - "The duplicitous politician made promises to both sides of the debate."
  - "His duplicitous behavior led to his downfall."

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Pronunciation

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2. /djuːˈplɪsətəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

deceitful , double-dealing , two-faced

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with duplicitous
recalcitrant , incompatible , irritant , compatible , miscompatible

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Variants

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duplicitous , duplicitously

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'duplicatus,' meaning 'double,' 'twofold,' or 'deceitful.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'duplicitous' comes from the Latin word 'duplicatus,' meaning 'double,' 'twofold,' or 'deceitful.'

2. The word 'duplicitous' has been used in English since the 1400s.

3. In the Bible, the term 'duplicitous heart' is used to describe a heart that is unfaithful or deceitful to God.

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Related Concepts

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1. deception: The deliberate act of causing someone to believe something false.

2. dishonesty: The lack of honesty or truthfulness in one's words or actions.

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Culture

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The term 'duplicitous' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works that explore themes of deception and betrayal. In Shakespeare's 'Othello,' for instance, Iago's duplicitous nature leads to the tragic downfall of the title character.

How to Memorize "duplicitous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a face with two sides, each expressing a different emotion or personality.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'duplicitous' with the concept of 'double-dealing' or 'two-faced.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Dishonest and Double-faced.'

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