treachery

noun

ˈtre-chə-rē How to pronounce treachery (audio)
Definition of treacherynext
as in betrayal
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another was furious that she revealed his secret and never forgave her for the treachery

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Recent Examples of treachery Composure and confidence defined Marin’s victory as her competitor succumbed to the treachery of Amen Corner. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2026 Upon learning of Ava’s treachery, Deborah HOWLS. — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 1 May 2026 Undocumented immigrants venture from Mexico, often underestimating of the treachery of the landscape. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026 Peacock’s adventures in treachery The Traitors was the top dog, scoring five prizes including Best Competition Series and Best Host for Alan Cumming. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for treachery
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  1. betrayal
  2. treason
Noun
  • In movies, friendships end with a big blowup after there has been a significant betrayal by one party.
    — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • Whether discussing policing, immigration, criminal justice or foreign policy, compromise is treated as betrayal.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026
Definition of betrayal
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  • What constitutes treason is emerging as an early theme of House of the Dragon’s third season.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • His attorney, Erias Lukwago, was taken from his house and later charged with an offense related to the concealment of treason.
    — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
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“Treachery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treachery. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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