Act
Act noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.
Usage example: was putting on an act when she said she didn't mind being left out of the outing
Double cross and act are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Double cross" instead a noun "Act".
Double cross
Double cross noun - The act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another.
Act and double cross are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Act" instead a noun phrase "Double cross".
Both terms in one sentence
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Ironic Echo: The near-Verbal Tic "Okay, bye bye" that Teller uses as part of his act is repeated back to him by Nick after the double cross occurs, which leaves Teller as the lead suspect.
Source: Film / The Score
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