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Treachery Definition & Meaning

treachery
noun
  1. betrayal of a trust
  2. an act of deliberate betrayal

"Treachery" in song lyrics

See how treachery is used in real songs:

  • "Until the death of me, I'm thinkin bout some treachery"
    Killa Tay — Hard Ball
  • "Manifests ecstacy, to specialize in treachery"
    La the Darkman f/ Masta Killa, U-God — Element of Surprise
  • "Smack the curls off my ladies head and kill you for your treachery"
    Louis Logic f/ Apathy — Best Friends

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Frequently asked questions

What does treachery mean?
betrayal of a trust an act of deliberate betrayal
What part of speech is treachery?
Treachery is a noun.
How many definitions does treachery have?
Treachery has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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