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    treacherous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word treacherous

    Definition
    (adj) dangerously unstable and unpredictable
    Synonyms : unreliable
    Example Sentence
    • treacherous winding roads
    • an unreliable trestle
    Definition
    (adj) tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans
    Synonyms : perfidious , punic
    Example Sentence
    • Punic faith
    • the perfidious Judas
    • the fiercest and most treacherous of foes
    • treacherous intrigues
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for treacherous

well..... treacherous sounds like "treasure"........ so a person who is willing to do anything to find the treasure ---- including deceiving smone, losing trust,etc could be treacherous!!!

Treacherous...Relate it with TRICK..one who makes tricks to deceive others is Treacherous..

who tracks and cheats vigorously track+cheats+vigorous=treacherous

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