TREACHEROUS


Meaning of TREACHEROUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtre-chə-rəs, ˈtrech-rəs ]

adjective

Date: 14th century

1. : characterized by or manifesting treachery : perfidious

2.

a. : likely to betray trust : unreliable

a treacherous memory

b. : providing insecure footing or support

treacherous quicksand

c. : marked by hidden dangers, hazards, or perils

Synonyms: see faithless

• treach·er·ous·ly adverb

• treach·er·ous·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.