treachery
Treachery (noun) means a deliberate betrayal of trust or loyalty. Example: “The general was executed for treachery after secretly aiding the enemy.”
How to Use Treachery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTreachery is betraying someone's trust, especially in a serious, calculated way.
Word Forms
treacheries plural
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The general was executed for _____ after secretly aiding the enemy.
Etymology
From Old French tricherie, "cheating" — the same root as "trick."
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What does “treachery” mean?
The word “treachery” means a deliberate betrayal of trust or loyalty. In plain terms, treachery is betraying someone's trust, especially in a serious, calculated way.
How do you pronounce “treachery”?
“Treachery” is pronounced TREHT-shuh-ree (/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “treachery” in a sentence?
Here is “treachery” used in a sentence: “The general was executed for treachery after secretly aiding the enemy.”
What part of speech is “treachery”?
“Treachery” is a noun.
Where does the word “treachery” come from?
The word “treachery” comes from Old French. From Old French tricherie, "cheating" — the same root as "trick.".
Is “treachery” a common word?
“Treachery” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.