treacherous

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Etymology[edit]

From Old French trecheros, tricheros (deceitful). See treacher.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/, /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹəs/
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Adjective[edit]

treacherous (comparative more treacherous, superlative most treacherous)

  1. Exhibiting treachery.
  2. Deceitful; inclined to betray.
  3. Unreliable; dangerous.
    a treacherous mountain trail

Antonyms[edit]

  • (exhibiting treachery): loyal

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