duplicity

Definitions

Deceitfulness in speech or conduct; double-dealing.

The state or quality of being twofold or double.

Examples

The politician's duplicity was exposed when reporters discovered his secret offshore bank accounts.

She was shocked by the duplicity of her business partner, who had been stealing funds while pretending to be a loyal friend.

The spy was a master of duplicity, effortlessly switching between his two conflicting identities to avoid detection.

Synonyms

deceit deception dishonesty guile hypocrisy insincerity treachery

Antonyms

honesty sincerity truthfulness frankness candor integrity forthrightness