Both Uses of
duplicity
in
The Hunt for Red October
- The whole affair was a masterpiece of duplicity aimed at overwhelming them, and it began to succeed.
Chpt 16. *duplicity = deception -- such as lying
- The fact that we were trailing their sub and were ready to destroy it at any time gives them the evidence of our duplicity that they'll be looking for.†
Chpt 16.
Definition:
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(duplicity) deception (lying to or misleading others) -- usually over an extended period