Transcription
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- [trech-er-uh s]
- /ˈtrɛtʃ ər əs/
- /ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trech-er-uh s]
- /ˈtrɛtʃ ər əs/
Definitions of treacherous word
- adjective treacherous characterized by faithlessness or readiness to betray trust; traitorous. 1
- adjective treacherous deceptive, untrustworthy, or unreliable. 1
- adjective treacherous unstable or insecure, as footing. 1
- adjective treacherous dangerous; hazardous: a treacherous climb. 1
- adjective treacherous If you describe someone as treacherous, you mean that they are likely to betray you and cannot be trusted. 0
- adjective treacherous If you say that something is treacherous, you mean that it is very dangerous and unpredictable. 0
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Origin of treacherous
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English trecherous < Anglo-French, equivalent to trecher deceiver (trech(ier) to deceive + -er -er2) + -ous -ous. Cf. French tricheur trickster
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Parts of speech for Treacherous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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treacherous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for treacherous
adj treacherous
- adulterine — of or made by adulteration; fake
- changeful — often changing; inconstant; variable
- corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
- crooked — If you describe something as crooked, especially something that is usually straight, you mean that it is bent or twisted.
- deceitful — If you say that someone is deceitful, you mean that they behave in a dishonest way by making other people believe something that is not true.
noun treacherous
- bad faith — intention to deceive; treachery or dishonesty (esp in the phrase in bad faith)
- bunco — a swindle, esp one by confidence tricksters
- complot — a plot or conspiracy
- conspiracy — Conspiracy is the secret planning by a group of people to do something illegal.
- countermine — a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by an enemy
adjective treacherous
- astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- dissembled — Simple past tense and past participle of dissemble.
- duplicitous — marked or characterized by duplicity.
Antonyms for treacherous
adj treacherous
- above board — An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
- faithful — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- hardcore — unswervingly committed; uncompromising; dedicated: a hard-core segregationist.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- law-abiding — obeying or keeping the law; obedient to law: law-abiding citizens.
noun treacherous
- candidness — frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critic.
- clean hands — freedom from guilt
- credulousness — willing to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or adequate evidence; gullible.
- guilelessness — free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank.
- gullibility — easily deceived or cheated.
adjective treacherous
- falsehearted — Alternative spelling of false-hearted.
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