CEFR C2
two-tongued
adjective
Meaning
Saying one thing to one person and the opposite to another to deceive them.
Examples
- She was known for being two-tongued, often telling her boss she loved the project while complaining about it to her colleagues.
- His two-tongued nature made it impossible for anyone in the office to trust his advice.
Synonyms: deceitful, duplicitous, two-faced, hypocritical