treachery
word
/ˈtɹɛtʃɝi/
/tɹˈɛtʃəɹi/
Definition
Treachery is the act of betraying someone's trust or being disloyal, often in a secret or dangerous way.
Usage & Nuances
Tends to be formal or literary; used for serious betrayals, not small lies. Often collocates with 'act of', 'political', or 'personal'. Do not confuse with 'trickery' (deception); 'treachery' usually involves an element of trust and deep betrayal.
Spanish: traiciónPortuguese (BR): traiçãoPortuguese (PT): traiçãoChinese (Simplified): 背叛Chinese (Traditional): 背叛Hindi: विश्वासघातArabic: خيانةBengali: বিশ্বাসঘাতকতা - বিশ্বাসভঙ্গRussian: предательствоJapanese: 裏切りVietnamese: sự phản bộiKorean: 배신Turkish: ihanetUrdu: غداریIndonesian: pengkhianatan
Example Sentences
His treachery shocked everyone in the group.
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Treachery can break even the strongest friendship.
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The king was angry about the minister’s treachery.
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What hurt most was the treachery of someone I trusted.
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People never forget an act of treachery.
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Stories of treachery are common in history and literature.
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