Definition of treacherous Treacherous
/tɹɛˈʧɚʌs/ - [trecherus] - treach•er•ous
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| treacherous - dangerously unstable and unpredictable; "treacherous winding roads"; "an unreliable trestle" | ||
| unreliable | ||
| dangerous, unsafe causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease" | ||
| treacherous - tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans; "Punic faith"; "the perfidious Judas"; "the fiercest and most treacherous of foes"; "treacherous intrigues" | ||
| punic, perfidious | ||
| unfaithful not trustworthy; "an unfaithful reproduction" | ||
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- treacherous (Adjective)
Exhibiting treachery. - treacherous (Adjective)
Deceitful; inclined to betray. - treacherous (Adjective)
Unreliable; dangerous.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- treacherous (a.)
Like a traitor; involving treachery; violating allegiance or faith pledged; traitorous to the state or sovereign; perfidious in private life; betraying a trust; faithless.
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