English Explanatory Dictionary

treacher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traitor or deceiver.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-treacher.wav

Word forms

treacher treachers

Etymology

From Middle English trecher, from Old French trecheor (modern tricheur), from trechier, tricher (“to cheat, trick”). Compare English trick.

Synonyms

quisling treasonist withersake backstabber betrayer double-crosser rat ratter recreant renegade serpent snake snake in the grass swike traitor treacher treacherer turntippet wolf in sheep's clothing

Related words

treacherous treachery

Derived words

treacherer treachersome
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