treacherous

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɹɛtʃəɹəs/
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Adjective

treacherous (comparative more treacherous, superlative most treacherous)

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

Antonyms

  • (exhibiting treachery): loyal

Translations

Further reading

  • treacherous in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • treacherous in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • treacherous at OneLook Dictionary Search
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