Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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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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