treacherous — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

treacherous (/ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/)

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🔊 /ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/

Meaning

Meaning: disloyal; dangerous

Betraying trust; or dangerously unstable and unpredictable.

Examples

🗣 The treacherous mountain path had hidden ice that caused many accidents.

Etymology

From Old French ‘trecheor’ (deceiver), from ‘trechier’ (to cheat).

How & Where It’s Used

Describes both disloyal people and physically hazardous conditions.

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Tags: character, danger

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