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Perfidy

noun
/ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Meaning

deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
the act of betrayal or deceit; treachery

Example Sentences

His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.

The politician's perfidy shocked even his closest supporters.

Synonyms

treachery, betrayal, faithlessness, disloyalty, deceit, duplicity
Entry 1
treachery, betrayal, faithlessness, disloyalty
Entry 2
treachery, betrayal, disloyalty, deceit, duplicity

Antonyms

loyalty, faithfulness, trustworthiness, honor, honesty
Entry 1
loyalty, faithfulness, trustworthiness, honor
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loyalty, faithfulness, honesty

Collocations

act of perfidy, political perfidy, shameless perfidy, perfidy and betrayal
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act of perfidy, political perfidy, shameless perfidy
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act of perfidy, political perfidy, perfidy and betrayal

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