Respecting Hades. Hades was a god who was hard to please and turned a deaf ear to prayers or praise (Bose, 2012). The Greek philosopher Plato observes that the people preferred calling him Pluto (the giver of wealth) over pronouncing the dreaded name of Hades, believing it was an unlucky taboo to do so (Atsma, 2011).
Full Definition of ADVERSARIAL. : of, relating to, or characteristic of an adversary or adversary procedures. See adversarial defined for English-language learners. ADVERTISEMENT.
The definition of treacherous is someone who is guilty of dishonesty or betrayal, or something that is dangerous or hazardous. 1  An example of treacherous is someone you thought was your friend who shares your secrets with everyone. 2  An example of treacherous is ground made slippery because of an ice storm.