Synonyms for

Treachery

Verb / ˈtretʃɜ:i: / Another word for treachery — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The action of betraying someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

perfidiousness perfidy betrayal treason betrayal deceit duplicity perfidy disloyalty faithlessness double-cross backstabbing two-facedness unfaithfulness infidelity traitorousness falseness trickery cunning guile fraud deception dishonesty sneakiness

Example sentences

  1. The treachery of her best friend hurt her deeply.
  2. He was accused of treachery for leaking confidential information.
  3. The spy was guilty of treachery against his country.
  4. Their partnership ended in treachery when one partner stole from the other.
  5. The knight was punished for his treachery against the king.

Quotes

  • All treachery is of the heart, for the eye cannot commit treachery.
  • Treachery is the offspring of false hope.
  • Treachery is a two-edged sword.

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