Choose the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word from the given options:-
Treacherous
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Deceitful
Treacherous means likely to betray trust, disloyal. (Of roads or weather, it also means dangerous in a hidden way.) Its synonym is deceitful.
Example: The treacherous minister secretly helped the enemy.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Peaceful | calm and free from fighting (it says nothing about betrayal) | We spent a peaceful evening by the lake. |
| (2) Deceitful (answer) | dishonest, trying to make people believe what is not true (a treacherous person deceives those who trust him) | The deceitful agent cheated the farmers of their savings. |
| (3) Faithful | loyal and true (it is the antonym of treacherous) | The dog remained faithful to its master. |
| (4) Forceful | strong and powerful in action or speech | She made a forceful speech against child labour. |
| Synonyms of treacherous: deceitful, disloyal, traitorous, perfidious Antonyms of treacherous: faithful, loyal, trustworthy, dependable Also asked in CUET (UG): treacherous – 31-05-2026 Slot 2, 30-05-2026 Slot 1, 03-06-2025 Slot 1 |