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Definition of Perfidy
1. Noun. Betrayal of a trust.
Exact synonyms: Perfidiousness, Treachery
Generic synonyms: Disloyalty
Specialized synonyms: Insidiousness
Derivative terms: Perfidious, Perfidious, Treacherous
Generic synonyms: Disloyalty
Specialized synonyms: Insidiousness
Derivative terms: Perfidious, Perfidious, Treacherous
2. Noun. An act of deliberate betrayal.
Exact synonyms: Betrayal, Treachery, Treason
Generic synonyms: Dishonesty, Knavery
Specialized synonyms: Double Cross, Double-crossing, Sellout
Derivative terms: Betray, Perfidious, Treacherous, Treasonist
Generic synonyms: Dishonesty, Knavery
Specialized synonyms: Double Cross, Double-crossing, Sellout
Derivative terms: Betray, Perfidious, Treacherous, Treasonist
Definition of Perfidy
1. n. The act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust reposed; faithlessness; treachery.
Definition of Perfidy
1. Noun. A state or act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust reposed; faithlessness; treachery. ¹
2. Noun. (legal) Specifically, in warfare, an illegitimate act of deception, such as using symbols like the Red Cross or white flag to gain proximity to an enemy for purposes of attack. ¹
3. Noun. A state or act of deceit. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Perfidy
1. deliberate breach of faith or trust [n -DIES]