DOUBLECROSSES Meaning and
Definition
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Doublecrosses is a noun form of the verb "doublecross," which is derived from the combination of the words "double" and "cross." It refers to deceitful or treacherous actions taken by someone against another person, often involving betrayal, trickery, or breaking of trust. In essence, a doublecross occurs when an individual pretends to be cooperative or supportive but secretly intends to harm or deceive their unsuspecting victim.
The concept of doublecrosses has its roots in the idea of crossing someone who trusts you, in other words, backstabbing or double-dealing them. It implies a violation of an implicit or explicit agreement, in which one party gives their trust to another, expecting loyalty, honesty, or collaboration. However, instead of fulfilling their end of the bargain, the doublecrosser intentionally acts against the best interests of the person who placed their trust in them.
Instances of doublecrosses are typically driven by ulterior motives, personal gain, or a desire to advantage oneself at the expense of another. This can manifest in various forms, such as revealing confidential information, sabotaging plans, setting traps, or manipulating situations to disadvantage the victim. Doublecrosses are often employed in contexts such as friendships, relationships, business dealings, political alliances, espionage, or criminal activities.
The term "doublecrosses" can also refer to plural instances of doublecross events or a collective number of betrayals experienced by an individual or a group.
Etymology of DOUBLECROSSES
The word "doublecrosses" is derived from the combination of two words: "double" and "crosses".
The term "double" comes from the Latin word "duplus", meaning "twofold" or "double". Its use in English dates back to the late 14th century, referring to something being twice as much or having two parts. In the context of deception or betrayal, "double" implies duplicity or deceitfulness.
The word "crosses" is derived from the Old English word "crucian", originating from the Latin word "cruciare", meaning "to torment" or "to torture". By the late 14th century, "crosses" came to be associated with acts of deceit, treachery, or betrayal.
Similar spelling words for DOUBLECROSSES
- double-crosses,
- double-crossed,
- double-cross,
- double-crosser.
