Entity: TREACHEROUS-TURN
Treacherous refers to someone or something likely to betray trust, characterized by faithlessness or readiness to betray trust, and maliciously dishonest and dissembling.
TREACHEROUS-TURN
Etymology
The term 'treacherous' originates from the Latin 'treacherous,' meaning 'maliciously dishonest and dissembling; false to sworn allegiance or sacred obligation.'
Definition
Treacherous is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is likely to betray trust, characterized by faithlessness or readiness to betray trust, and maliciously dishonest and dissembling.
Historical Context
Throughout history, treachery has been condemned as a dishonorable act, often leading to severe consequences such as betrayal in wars, politics, and personal relationships.
Cultural Significance
In literature and popular culture, treacherous characters are often portrayed as villains who deceive and betray others for personal gain or power, adding drama and conflict to the narrative.
Related Concepts
Treacherous is closely related to terms such as deceitful, untrustworthy, disloyal, and traitorous, all of which involve a breach of trust or loyalty.
See Also
- Betrayal
- Deception
- Loyalty
Treacherous is a term used to describe someone or something that is unreliable, likely to betray trust, and characterized by faithlessness or readiness to betray trust.