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to double-cross
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trair, enganar
to betray a person that one is in cooperation with, often when they want to do something illegal together
Transitive: to double-cross a person or organization
Exemplos
The criminal double-crossed his partner by taking the stolen goods and fleeing with them alone.
O criminoso traiu seu parceiro ao pegar os bens roubados e fugir com eles sozinho.
She felt a sense of betrayal when her trusted associate double-crossed her by informing the authorities about their illegal scheme.
Ela sentiu uma sensação de traição quando seu associado de confiança a traiu ao informar as autoridades sobre seu esquema ilegal.
Double-cross
01
an act of betrayal, especially one involving deceit against an ally or partner
Exemplos
He suffered a double-cross when his partner stole the plans.
The spy executed a double-cross that endangered the entire mission.
