Duplicity

Duplicity refers to the act of being deceitful or dishonest, especially by pretending to be genuine, honest, or sincere. Someone who engages in this behavior may be referred to as “two-faced,” “deceitful,” “dishonest,” “insincere,” or “false.” These terms suggest that the individual is not trustworthy and may be intentionally misleading others for their own benefit or to avoid consequences. It is important to be aware of this behavior in others to protect oneself from being taken advantage of or misled.