treacherous (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/
Definition
Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception; also, presenting hidden dangers or hazards.
Examples
The treacherous ice made driving extremely dangerous, even for experienced drivers.
He felt betrayed by his treacherous ally, who switched sides during the conflict.
Navigating the treacherous mountain pass required extreme caution and skill.
How to Use treacherous
- treacherous to (prepositional phrase)
- Presenting danger or difficulty to someone or something. — "The icy roads were treacherous to drive on."
- treacherous towards (prepositional phrase)
- Acting disloyally or deceptively towards someone. — "His actions were considered treacherous towards his own country."
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