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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