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treacherous
[ trech-er-uhs ]
/ ˈtrɛtʃ ər əs /
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adjective
characterized by faithlessness or readiness to betray trust; traitorous.
deceptive, untrustworthy, or unreliable.
unstable or insecure, as footing.
OTHER WORDS FOR treacherous
2 deceitful.
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Origin of treacherous
OTHER WORDS FROM treacherous
treach·er·ous·ly, adverbtreach·er·ous·ness, nounun·treach·er·ous, adjectiveun·treach·er·ous·ness, nounWords nearby treacherous
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British Dictionary definitions for treacherous
treacherous
/ (ˈtrɛtʃərəs) /
adjective
betraying or likely to betray faith or confidence
unstable, unreliable, or dangeroustreacherous weather; treacherous ground
Derived forms of treacherous
treacherously, adverbtreacherousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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