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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

duplicity

/dʌpˈlɪsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does duplicity mean?

noun

The state or quality of being double-dealing or deceitful; the act of duplicating something, especially in a way that is not honest or sincere.

Example

"The politician's duplicity was exposed when it was discovered that he had been secretly working for the opposing party."

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