Definition of TREACHERY

treachery

Meanings

Plural: treacheries

Noun

  • betrayal of a trust
  • an act of deliberate betrayal
  • Deliberate, often calculated, disregard for trust or faith.
  • The act of violating the confidence of another, usually for personal gain.
  • Treason.
  • An act or instance of treachery.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English trecherie, from Old French tricherie, trecherie, from tricher, trichier (“to cheat”).

Scrabble Score: 17

treachery is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
treachery is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 16

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