Associations to the word «Treachery»

Wiktionary

TREACHERY, noun. Deliberate, often calculated, disregard for trust or faith.
TREACHERY, noun. The act of violating the confidence of another, usually for personal gain.
TREACHERY, noun. Treason.

Dictionary definition

TREACHERY, noun. Betrayal of a trust.
TREACHERY, noun. An act of deliberate betrayal.

Wise words

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