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Perfidy define in simple terms
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Perfidy (noun) — deliberately betraying someone's trust; treacherous, dishonest behavior.
- Pronunciation: per-FID-ee.
- Simple example: A friend promises to keep a secret, then tells others — that's perfidy.
- In war law it also means pretending to be safe (like waving a white flag) and then attacking, which is illegal.
Synonyms: betrayal, treachery, deceit. Antonyms: loyalty, faithfulness.
- Pronunciation: per-FID-ee.
- Simple example: A friend promises to keep a secret, then tells others — that's perfidy.
- In war law it also means pretending to be safe (like waving a white flag) and then attacking, which is illegal.
Synonyms: betrayal, treachery, deceit. Antonyms: loyalty, faithfulness.
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