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Betrayer: meaning, definitions and examples

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betrayer

 

[ bษชหˆtreษชษ™(r) ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who deceives a friend, a country, or a principle.

Synonyms

backstabber, double-crosser, traitor

Examples of usage

  • He was considered a betrayer by his former colleagues.
  • The betrayer of trust is not easily forgiven.
  • She felt like a betrayer after revealing the secret.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

A character in a story or play who betrays others.

Synonyms

deceiver, double-dealer, traitor

Examples of usage

  • The betrayer in the novel turned out to be the least expected character.
  • The betrayer's motives were revealed in the final act of the play.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To deceive or mislead someone, especially a friend or a group.

Synonyms

cheat, deceive, mislead

Examples of usage

  • He felt guilty for betraying his best friend's trust.
  • She was betrayed by her own family.

Translations

Translations of the word "betrayer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น traidor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‹เค–เฅ‡เคฌเคพเคœเคผ (dhokhebaz)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verrรคter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengkhianat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะฐะดะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdrajca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃๅˆ‡ใ‚Š่€… (uragirimono)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traรฎtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ traidor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hain

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์‹ ์ž (baesinja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงุฆู† (kha'in)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zrรกdce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zradca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒŒๅ›่€… (bรจipร n zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izdajalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svikari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚า›ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒแƒขแƒ” (moghalate)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xain

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ traidor

Word origin

The word 'betrayer' has its origins in the Old French word 'betrayer', which means 'to deceive'. It entered the English language in the 13th century. The concept of betrayal has been a common theme in literature and history, with stories of betrayers and traitors dating back centuries. Betrayers are often seen as villains or antagonists in narratives, creating tension and conflict. The act of betrayal is considered a serious breach of trust and loyalty in many cultures.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,815 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.