treachery

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Most of the unhappy denizens of Dante’s imagined hell are being eternally tormented for specific moral crimes in categories covering lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Lizza, in his own statement, said: “Telling the truth is not harassment and accountability is not an ax, though I understand why Olivia finds it unpleasant to be confronted with her treachery and betrayal.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

While we ponder what will fill the void left in our weeknight evenings, here's a look back at the 13 most memorable moments of epic treachery.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

“The treachery of your tears is no use to fight injustice,” read one.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Everyone knew how close the cousins had been, and yet Luxa had been the target of Henry’s treachery.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins