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Meaning of more treacherous
Having a greater degree of treachery or danger
Etymology of more treacherous
The word "treacherous" originates from the Old French word "trichier", or "trichier", which is derived from the Latin word "tricari", meaning to deceive or cheat.
The Latin word is a combination of "tri-" (three) and "icari" or "icere" (to throw), possibly referring to throwing or casting a three-pronged spear, implying a sense of cunning or deceit.
The word "more" is derived from Old English and Germanic roots, used for comparison.
Synonyms
perilous
hazardous
risky
dangerous
uncertain
unpredictable
unstable
volatile
precarious
delicate
sensitive
touchy
explosive
inflammable
precarious
harmful
detrimental
deleterious
injurious
noxious
baneful
malevolent
malignant
insidious
sly
cunning
crafty
deceitful
duplicitous
dishonest
untrustworthy
unreliable
undependable
shifty
slippery
treacherous
traitorous
perfidious
disloyal
faithless
false
fraudulent
double-dealing
Janus-faced
two-faced
backstabbing
backhanded
underhanded
sneaky
furtive
covert
clandestine
stealthy
surreptitious
Definitions
- The phrase "more treacherous" is a comparative form of "treacherous", which according to Oxford Languages, means having or showing a wish to hurt or deceive someone, or having a quality that makes something likely to cause harm or danger.
- * It can describe a situation, path, or person that poses a greater threat or risk than expected.
Usage Examples
- The hike became more treacherous as the darkness fell and the rain intensified.
- * The politician's words were more treacherous than they initially seemed, hiding a sinister intention.
- * The mountain path was more treacherous than we anticipated, with steep cliffs and loose rocks.