Examples of treachery in a Sentence
a tale of treachery and revenge
was furious that she revealed his secret and never forgave her for the treachery
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The six-parter, to debut July 14, follows six groups of friends, and six historical cases of murder and treachery among them.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
But amid the bloodbaths and treacheries, Westeros still penciled in time for a little romance — some more compelling than others (Jon and Ygritte > Jon and Daenerys).
—Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In true Christie fashion, the Tressilian reunion inevitably leads to murder, familial treachery, and a labyrinthine hunt for the killer.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
That’s the treachery of this world, that’s the trap.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 24 May 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
But amid the bloodbaths and treacheries, Westeros still penciled in time for a little romance — some more compelling than others (Jon and Ygritte > Jon and Daenerys).
—Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In true Christie fashion, the Tressilian reunion inevitably leads to murder, familial treachery, and a labyrinthine hunt for the killer.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
That’s the treachery of this world, that’s the trap.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for treachery
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“Treachery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treachery. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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treachery
noun
treach·ery
ˈtrech-(ə-)rē 
plural treacheries
1
: violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence : treason
2
: an act of treason
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