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treacherous

/ˈtrɛtʃərəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does treacherous mean?

adjective

Giving rise to danger; hazardous. Causing someone to lose their footing or balance.

Example

"The treacherous terrain made it difficult to navigate the mountain."

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