Treacherous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Dangerously unstable and unpredictable; "treacherous winding roads"; "an unreliable trestle".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
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 politician's treacherous smile hid his true intentions of sabotaging the opposition party.
- Her former business partner was known for his treacherous nature, always looking for ways to exploit others for personal gain.
- The rival company's treacherous tactics included stealing trade secrets and poaching employees.
- The double agent's treacherous actions led to the downfall of the entire operation, putting countless lives at risk.
- Throughout history, the treacherous nature of the traitor has been viewed with contempt and disdain by those who value loyalty and honor.