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Perfidious (Adjective)

Meaning

Tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans; "Punic faith"; "the perfidious Judas"; "the fiercest and most treacherous of foes"; "treacherous intrigues".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The company's perfidious actions towards its employees led to a massive lawsuit and public backlash.
  • Historians have often described the ancient Carthaginians as perfidious due to their alleged tendency to break treaties and betray allies.
  • The politician's opponents accused him of being perfidious for secretly meeting with a rival party to discuss a potential alliance.
  • In the novel, the main character's best friend turned out to be perfidious, working secretly with the villain to bring about the hero's downfall.
  • The company's perfidious business practices, including embezzlement and tax evasion, ultimately led to its downfall and the arrest of its CEO.

Synonyms

  • Treacherous
  • Punic

Related Words

  • Perfidy (noun)
  • Perfidiousness (noun)
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