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perfídia

[pɛɾˈfi.di.ə]
nounfemininepl: perfídias
perfidy, treachery, betrayal
1. The quality of being treacherous or disloyal; deliberate breach of faith or trust
His perfidy was revealed when he betrayed his closest friend.
Sua perfídia foi revelada quando traiu seu melhor amigo.
2. An act of treachery or deceit; a disloyal or traitorous action
The general's perfidy cost the kingdom the war.
A perfídia do general custou ao reino a guerra.
NYC Slang
backstabbing, snake move
Synonyms
traiçãodeslealdadeinfidelidadetraiçoariaafrontafalsidadeengano
Antonyms
lealdadefidelidadehonestidadesinceridadeconfiança

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perfídia
Standard usage; often replaced by simpler terms like 'traição'
Portugal
perfídia
More formal and literary usage; common in written Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ato de perfídia (act of treachery)
cometer uma perfídia (to commit an act of betrayal)
vítima de perfídia (victim of betrayal)
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