duplicity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dju ˈplɪsɪti/

Definition

Deceitful doubleness in speech or action; the practice of pretending to have one set of motives while actually having another.

Examples

• The politician was accused of duplicity for promising tax cuts while secretly planning increases.

• Her duplicity was exposed when her conflicting statements to different colleagues came to light.

• Despite his outward charm, his colleagues suspected him of duplicity in his dealings.

Synonyms of duplicity

Words with a similar meaning to duplicity:

• deceit
• treachery
• perfidy
• chicanery

Antonyms of duplicity

Words with the opposite meaning to duplicity:

• honesty
• sincerity
• candor

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