Meaning & Definition of word "Treachery"
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Treachery
/ˈtrɛtʃ.ər.i/
noun:
- 1. The betrayal of trust; an act of deliberate betrayal or deception.
- Example: His treachery was revealed when he leaked sensitive information to the enemy.
- 2. Deceitful or untrustworthy behavior.
- Example: The treachery of his closest allies left him isolated and vulnerable.
- 3. A violation of allegiance or faithfulness.
- Example: The history books are filled with stories of treachery during times of war.
- 4. A specific act of treachery or betrayal.
- Example: The treachery he committed against his family was unforgivable.
Etymology
Middle English trecherie, from Old French trecherie, from trecher 'to betray'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
acts of treachery:
deeds that involve betrayal or disloyalty.
a treacherous heart:
a person who is deceitful and untrustworthy.
treachery in politics:
betrayal or dishonest behavior within political contexts.
Related Words
traitor:
A person who betrays a friend, country, principle, etc.
perfidy:
Deceitfulness; untrustworthiness.
duplicitous:
Deceitful, especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another.
Slang Meanings of treachery
Meaning: Backstabbing
Example Sentence: He's known for backstabbing his colleagues to get ahead.
Meaning: Two-faced
Example Sentence: I can't believe she's being two-faced after everything we've been through.