Associations to the word «Perfidy»

PERFIDY, noun. A state or act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust reposed; faithlessness; treachery.

PERFIDY, noun. (legal) Specifically, in warfare, an illegitimate act of deception, such as using symbols like the Red Cross or white flag to gain proximity to an enemy for purposes of attack.

PERFIDY, noun. A state or act of deceit.

PERFIDY, noun. Betrayal of a trust.

PERFIDY, noun. An act of deliberate betrayal.