преда́тельство — meaning in English

English meaning

• perfidy noun An act of breaking a promise or betraying someone's trust.
• treachery noun A deliberate betrayal of trust or loyalty.
• treason noun The crime of betraying one's own country, especially by helping its enemies or attempting to overthrow its government.

Senses

преда́тельство is used for these senses in English:

• perfidy A state or act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust.
• treachery Deliberate, often calculated, disregard for trust or faith.
• treachery The act of violating the confidence of another, usually for personal gain.
• treason The crime of betraying one’s own country.
• treason An act of treachery, betrayal of trust or confidence.

perfidy — full definition

1. noun An act of breaking a promise or betraying someone's trust.
2. noun (law) A dishonest trick used in war, such as wrongly flying a protected symbol like the Red Cross or a white flag to get close to an enemy before attacking.
3. noun An act of lying or tricking someone.

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