Meaning of double-tongued in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   double-tongued

   Definitions

   1. marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another

   Examples

   • « she was a deceitful scheming little thing- Israel Zangwill »
   • « a double-dealing double agent »
   • « a double-faced infernal traitor and »

   Synonyms

   • dishonest
   • dishonorable