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Betrayal: meaning, definitions and examples

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betrayal

 

[ bษชหˆtreษชษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emotion

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; treachery.

Synonyms

backstabbing, deceit, double-cross, treachery

Examples of usage

  • He was deeply hurt by the betrayal of his closest friend.
  • She felt a sense of betrayal when she discovered her partner's secret.
Context #2 | Noun

relationship

The action of betraying someone's trust or confidence.

Synonyms

disloyalty, double-dealing, infidelity, treachery

Examples of usage

  • The betrayal of her trust left a lasting impact on their relationship.
  • Betrayal of a friend's confidence is never acceptable.
Context #3 | Noun

literary

The act of exposing one's true feelings or intentions, often to the detriment of oneself or others.

Synonyms

admission, confession, disclosure, revealing

Examples of usage

  • The character's betrayal of his own desires led to his downfall in the story.
  • In the novel, the ultimate betrayal was revealed in the final chapters.

Translations

Translations of the word "betrayal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น traiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคตเคพเคธเค˜เคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verrat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengkhianatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdrada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃๅˆ‡ใ‚Š (uragiri)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trahison

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ traiciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihanet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์‹  (baesin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŠุงู†ุฉ (khianah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zrada

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zrada

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒŒๅ› (bรจipร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izdaja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚า›ั‹ะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒแƒšแƒแƒขแƒ˜ (ghalati)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™yanษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ traiciรณn

Etymology

The word 'betrayal' originated from the Middle English word 'betraien', which came from the Old French word 'betrahir', meaning 'to betray'. The concept of betrayal has been a significant theme in literature, art, and human relationships throughout history, with countless stories depicting the consequences of betrayal and the complexities of trust and loyalty.

See also: betray, betrayed, betrayer, betraying, betrayingly, betrayor.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,591, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.