Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Deliberate breach of faith or betrayal of trust'.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Perfidy.
Correct Word: Perfidy
Meaning: Deliberate breach of trust or faith; betrayal of confidence.
Example: The king was shocked by the perfidy of his closest advisor.
Meaning of the other options:
- Apostasy: The abandonment of one's religious or political beliefs.
- Heresy: A belief or opinion contrary to accepted religious doctrine.
- Duplicity: Deceitfulness or double-dealing in behavior.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.