Antonyms for treacherous

Grammar : Adj

Spell : trech-er-uhs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtrɛtʃ ər əs

Definition of treacherous

Origin : early 14c., from Old French trecheros (12c.), from trecheur, agent noun from trechier "to cheat, trick" (see trick). Figuratively, of things, from c.1600. Related: Treacherously; treacherousness.

adj dishonest, disloyal
adj dangerous

Example sentences :

Or he will be killed by falling stones or a treacherous blizzard.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

A man who was kind to a horse could not be treacherous to a man, Andrew decided.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Mingwe was the name by which they were known to other tribes, and means "stealthy," "treacherous."
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

It would be treacherous, now that he's helpless to forbid me.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

The other gods knew that the treacherous Loki had done it, and did not blame Hodur.
Extract from : « Classic Myths » by Mary Catherine Judd

The ground around, which was boggy and treacherous, was held by the enemy.
Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle

False and treacherous is that happiness, which has been preceded by no trial, and is connected with no desert.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

But where the mind is too deeply interested, there it is that the faculties are most treacherous.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Let us avoid for the moment the treacherous territory of definitions.
Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry

And to the lines and treacherous rocks look well as you launch!
Extract from : « Poems » by William D. Howells

Synonyms for treacherous

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