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two-faced
/
ˈtuˌfeɪst
/
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[
too
-feyst
]
Show IPA
adjective
1.
having two faces.
2.
deceitful or hypocritical.
Compare
Janus-faced
.
Origin:
1610–20
Related forms
two-fac·ed·ly
/
ˈtuˈfeɪ
sɪd
li
,
-ˈfeɪst
li
/
Show Spelled
[
too
-
fey
-sid-lee
,
-
feyst
-lee
]
Show IPA
,
adverb
two-fac·ed·ness,
noun
Synonyms
2.
treacherous, devious, dishonest, false.
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two-faced
—
adj
deceitful; insincere; hypocritical
two-facedly
—
adv
two-'facedness
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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