Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: treacherous
IPA transcription: [tɹ'ɛtʃɚəs]
Pronunciations of treacherous
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: treacherous, unreliable
    Meaning: dangerously unstable and unpredictable; "treacherous winding roads"; "an unreliable trestle"
Usage examples
  • "Mean, treacherous place it is.
  • But it was the treacherous left that did the work.
  • The ratcatcher did not expect this treacherous stroke.
  • There is nothing more treacherous than this attraction down deep abysses.
  • "Well," said Caderousse, "I should have said not--how treacherous wine is!"
  • Now the Missouri is considered one of the most treacherous rivers in the world.
  • But some cats come to know all about the treacherous wires and how to avoid them.
  • You can see how treacherous these Indians are, and how very far from noble is their method of warfare!
  • The Epeira has her treacherous limed net; the Spider of the bushes has her no less treacherous labyrinth.
  • "Farewell, proud, vain, false, treacherous world, We have seen enough of thee: We value not what thou canst say of we."
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