CEFR B2

treachery

noun

Meaning

The act of betraying someone or something, such as one's country, a cause, or a friend.

Examples

His sudden resignation was seen as an act of treachery by his colleagues.
The novel explores themes of love, loss, and ultimate treachery.

Synonyms: betrayal, disloyalty, perfidy, treason

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treachery (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

Definition

The act of betraying someone or something, such as one's country, a cause, or a friend.

Examples

His sudden resignation was seen as an act of treachery by his colleagues.
The novel explores themes of love, loss, and ultimate treachery.
She felt a deep sense of personal treachery when her best friend revealed her secret.

How to Use treachery

treachery against (prepositional phrase): Betrayal directed towards a specific person, group, or entity. — "The soldiers were court-martialed for treachery against their nation."

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