Definition of treacherous
- a treacherous memory
- treacherous quicksand
a treacherous act of betrayal
They were not prepared to hike over such treacherous terrain.
The snow made their hike all the more treacherous.
Discussions about money can lead couples into treacherous territory.
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: not able to be trusted : showing that someone cannot be trusted
: very dangerous and difficult to deal with
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to lower or disgrace the reputation of
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