treachery — betrayal of trust; deliberate deception or violation of allegiance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: betrayal of trust; deliberate deception or violation of allegiance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtretʃəri/
Example Sentences
- His treachery was so shocking that even his own mother unfriended him on Facebook.
- The general's treachery led to the downfall of his own army.
- She considered eating the last slice of pizza without asking as an act of treachery against their friendship.
treachery
NOUN[/ˈtretʃəri/]
betrayal of trust; deliberate deception or violation of allegiance
The trusted general commits treachery, opening the castle gates to the enemy at midnight.
Treachery turns noble archery into brutal butchery!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 13th century Old French 'trecherie', derived from 'trecher' meaning 'to deceive or cheat'. This traces back to Latin 'tricari' meaning 'to play tricks or use deceit'.
Breakdown
trech- (to deceive, from Latin tricari meaning 'to trick') + -ery (noun suffix indicating action or practice)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His treachery was so shocking that even his own mother unfriended him on Facebook.”
“The general's treachery led to the downfall of his own army.”
“She considered eating the last slice of pizza without asking as an act of treachery against their friendship.”
“The novel's plot revolves around themes of love, honor, and treachery.”
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