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perfidious

/pərˈfaɪdiəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does perfidious mean?

adjective

Disloyal or treacherous in one's actions or attitudes; having a tendency to betray trust or loyalty.

Example

"The company's perfidious actions towards its employees led to a major scandal."

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