treacherous
1 of 1adjective/ˈtrɛ.ʧɜ.rəs/
Forms:more treacherous,most treacherous
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inclined to deceive or betray others for personal gain or advantage
C2- He proved to be treacherous when he leaked sensitive information to their competitors.
- She was known for her treacherous nature, always looking out for her own interests at the expense of others.
- The treacherous colleague sabotaged his coworkers' projects to climb the corporate ladder.
- His treacherous actions left a trail of broken trust and damaged relationships.
- They were shocked to discover the treacherous motives behind his seemingly kind gestures.
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posing a hidden or sudden threat
- The hikers navigated the treacherous mountain path with caution.
- Ice made the roads treacherous during the storm.
- He crossed a treacherous river with the help of a guide.
- Treacherous waves capsized several boats near the shore.
- The political situation was treacherous and could change overnight.
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