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treacherous

/ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/

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adjective

/ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/B2formal
  • ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, виновное в предательстве или обмане; также используется для описания местности или условий, которые являются опасными или нестабильными.

Describes someone or something that is guilty of betrayal or deception; also used to describe ground or conditions that are hazardous or unstable.

  1. Dangerously unstable or unpredictableB2formal

    Describes a situation, condition, or surface that is hazardous due to instability or hidden dangers.

    ruОпасный

    • The mountain path became treacherous after the heavy rain.
    • Driving on icy roads is extremely treacherous.
    • The sea was calm, but the currents were treacherous.

    Synonymsdangerousdeceptivediceyhazardousinsidiousperilousprecariousriskyshakytrickyunpredictableunreliableunsafeunstablevolatile

    Antonymspredictablereliablesafesecurestable

  2. Betraying trust or faithC1formal

    Having a tendency to betray; deceitful and untrustworthy, often used historically to describe a person's character.

    ruВероломный

    • The treacherous advisor secretly plotted against the king.
    • He was known for his treacherous behavior in business dealings.
    • The Romans often described the Carthaginians as treacherous.

    Synonymsdeceitfuldisloyaldouble-dealingfaithlessfalseperfidioustraitoroustreasonousunfaithfuluntrustworthy

    Antonymsdependablefaithfulhonestloyaltruetrustworthy

Forms
  • more treacherous comparative form
  • most treacherous superlative form
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