Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cross-up
noun
/ˈkrɒsʌp/
Definition
An act of deception in which someone is misled or confused, typically used in relation to a trick or a mistake.
Examples
- The magician’s cross-up left the audience bewildered.
- They managed a clever cross-up during the game, leaving their opponents at a loss.
- Her explanation was filled with so many cross-ups that I couldn’t understand the main point.
Meaning
To cause someone to become confused or misinformed, often through misleading actions or words.
Synonyms
- deception
- trickery
- blunder
