The act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust reposed.
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His captain saw this as treachery; Pietersen saw it as common sense.
2
A week ago English cricket was a land of treachery and recriminations.
3
Since his treachery, the sorceress had seen Lochivan in a new light.
4
The worst feature in the character of the Assyrians was their treachery.
5
But in Russia this has led to treachery of a new sort.
6
He feels the game is not without an element of treachery, however.
7
The flower of the Roman patriciate was wallowing in this monstrous treachery.
8
The eater of sacrificial libations learnt of the treachery of the frog.
9
One of its dangers consists in the treachery of fellows like you.
10
Even now I cannot believe in such shamelessness, in such frightful treachery.
11
No, she would not burden him now with tales of possible treachery.
12
The Russian people are demoralized and will undertake any treachery for money.
13
Gratitude and treachery are merely the two extremities of the same procession.
14
The Cardinal took occasion to speak of the treachery of La Riviere.
15
The victory was made easier by jealousies and treachery among the Mamluks.
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You got me before by treachery; I was not looking for trouble.
