treacherous
adjective
treach·er·ous
ˈtre-chə-rəs 
ˈtrech-rəs
1
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
2
: characterized by or manifesting treachery : perfidious
treacherously
adverb
treacherousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of treacherous in a Sentence
a treacherous act of betrayal
They were not prepared to hike over such treacherous terrain.
The snow made their hike all the more treacherous.
Discussions about money can lead couples into treacherous territory.
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Ferrer, her husband, and two daughters made it to the U.S. border in May after a treacherous trek that included passing bodies along their path.
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Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
The farm Bonnie escaped from is half a mile from Safe Haven, but still a treacherous course for a cow.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Strippers don’t often deal directly with criminalization, but stigma can make treacherous many practical concerns like banking, housing, straight employment, and child custody.
—Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
From Election Day to Inauguration Day, America will confront a treacherous 76 days in transferring power from President Biden to his successor — putting new stress on the political parties, the legal system and the culture.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
The farm Bonnie escaped from is half a mile from Safe Haven, but still a treacherous course for a cow.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Strippers don’t often deal directly with criminalization, but stigma can make treacherous many practical concerns like banking, housing, straight employment, and child custody.
—Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
From Election Day to Inauguration Day, America will confront a treacherous 76 days in transferring power from President Biden to his successor — putting new stress on the political parties, the legal system and the culture.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Treacherous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treacherous. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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treacherous
adjective
treach·er·ous
ˈtrech-(ə-)rəs
1
a
: guilty of treachery
b
: likely to betray : unreliable
a treacherous memory
2
: giving a false appearance of safety or solidity
a treacherous stretch of bog
treacherously
adverb
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