Treacherous Definition & Meaning

treacherous
adjective
  1. dangerously unstable and unpredictable; "treacherous winding roads"; "an unreliable trestle"
  2. tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans; "Punic faith"; "the perfidious Judas"; "the fiercest and most treacherous of foes"; "treacherous intrigues"

"Treacherous" in song lyrics

See how treacherous is used in real songs:

  • "Yo Loc, I hate police, and that's treacherous"
    415 — 41Fivin
  • "The most treacherous"
    Celph Titled f/ Highcollide, Paradox — You Ain't Seen It Comin'
  • "Cause Craig G's just too treacherous"
    Craig G — Ripped to Streads

Usage tips for "treacherous"

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