treachery

noun
UK: /ˈtretʃəri/
US: /ˈtretʃəri/

  1. The act of betraying someone or something; violation of trust.

    1. His treachery hurt many people in town, and no one trusted him.
    2. The king's treachery led to a rebellion among his loyal subjects who felt betrayed.

  2. Disloyalty or deception.

    1. I felt a sense of treachery when my friend shared my secrets.
    2. The politician's sudden change of heart reeked of treachery and hidden agendas.

Synonyms

disloyalty perfidy deceit infidelity betrayal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "treachery" in English means: The act of betraying someone or something; violation of trust., Disloyalty or deception..

The phonetic transcription of "treachery" is /ˈtretʃəri/ in British English and /ˈtretʃəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "treachery": disloyalty, perfidy, deceit, infidelity, betrayal.

Example usage of "treachery": "His treachery hurt many people in town, and no one trusted him.". More examples on the page.