Synonyms for treacherous

Synonyms for (adj) treacherous

Synonyms: treacherous, perfidious, punic

Definition: tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans

Usage: Punic faith; the perfidious Judas; the fiercest and most treacherous of foes; treacherous intrigues

Similar words: unfaithful

Definition: not true to duty or obligation or promises

Usage: an unfaithful lover


Synonyms: treacherous, unreliable

Definition: dangerously unstable and unpredictable

Usage: treacherous winding roads; an unreliable trestle

Similar words: dangerous, unsafe

Definition: involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

Usage: a dangerous criminal; a dangerous bridge; unemployment reached dangerous proportions


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