Meaning of the word treacherous in English

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treacherous

US /ˈtretʃ.ɚ.əs/

UK /ˈtretʃ.ɚ.əs/

guilty of or involving betrayal or deception

Example:

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He was accused of being a treacherous spy.

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The politician's actions were seen as treacherous by his former allies.

Synonym:

perfidious disloyal unfaithful traitorous treasonous

Synonym:

loyal faithful trustworthy

presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers

Example:

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The mountain pass was treacherous in winter.

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The icy roads were treacherous for drivers.

Synonym:

hazardous perilous dangerous risky unpredictable

Synonym:

safe secure harmless

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