TREACHERIES Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

treacheries

noun

plural of treachery

as in betrayals

the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another was furious that she revealed his secret and never forgave her for the treachery

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betrayals

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The boldest declarations of solidarity, Lee knows, often precede the quietest and cruellest of betrayals.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Secretly draining shared savings or hiding major debt are obvious betrayals.

— Jenna Ryu, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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