Treachery

C1 16+

Synonyms of treachery

Antonyms of treachery

Collocations of treachery

betrayal
Frequency: 75 %

His act of treachery was seen as a betrayal by his friends.

deceit
Frequency: 60 %

She was known for her deceitful ways, always plotting treachery behind people's backs.

treason
Frequency: 45 %

The king saw the rebellion as a treasonous act of treachery against the crown.

double-cross
Frequency: 30 %

He felt betrayed and double-crossed when he found out about the treachery of his business partner.

backstabbing
Frequency: 20 %

The workplace was full of backstabbing and treachery, with colleagues constantly trying to undermine each other.

Idiomatic Expressions for treachery

  • Phrase: sell someone out
    Meaning: to betray someone, usually for personal gain or to avoid trouble
    Usage: She sold out her colleagues to save her own job during the investigation.