English Explanatory Dictionary

treachery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Deliberate, often calculated, disregard for trust or faith.
  2. The act of violating the confidence of another, usually for personal gain.
  3. Treason.
  4. An act or instance of treachery.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-treachery.wav

Word forms

treachery treacheries

Etymology

From Middle English trecherie, from Old French tricherie, trecherie, from tricher, trichier (“to cheat”).

Synonyms

perfidy Punic faith prodition treacherousness betrayal breach of promise breach of trust double-dealing Judas kiss perfidiousness stab in the back swike tergiversation traitory treachery treason

Related words

trick trickster tricky trickery

Derived words

treacher treacherous
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