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treachery

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtrɛtʃəri/ · UK /ˈtretʃəri/

treachery means: Deliberately harming or deceiving someone who trusts you.

noun

BETRAYALC1

Deliberately harming or deceiving someone who trusts you.

  • He never forgave her treachery.
  • The king punished the officer for treachery.
  • Giving the enemy our plans was an act of treachery.

Similar words: betrayal, disloyalty, deceit

Opposites: loyalty

Common phrases: act of treachery, accuse of treachery, political treachery

adjective

BETRAYING TRUSTC2

Ready to deceive or harm someone who trusts you.

  • He proved a treachery friend.
  • Their treachery conduct placed the soldiers in danger.
  • She feared his treachery schemes would ruin them all.

Similar words: treacherous, disloyal

Opposites: loyal

Common phrases: treachery friend, treachery conduct

Questions about treachery

What does treachery mean?

Deliberately harming or deceiving someone who trusts you.

What is treachery in other languages?

Türkçe: ihanet · Español: traición · Français: trahison · Deutsch: Verrat · Italiano: tradimento · 日本語: 裏切り

How do you pronounce treachery?

In American English /ˈtrɛtʃəri/; in British English /ˈtretʃəri/.

How do you use treachery in a sentence?

He never forgave her treachery. The king punished the officer for treachery.

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