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traitorously

 

[ ˈtreɪtərəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a deceitful manner

In a manner that involves betraying someone or something; disloyally or treacherously.

Synonyms

deceitfully, disloyally, treacherously.

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Word Description / Examples
traitorously

Used to describe someone's actions when they betray their country, friends, or a trusted group, often in a serious or treasonous manner.

  • He acted traitorously when he leaked national secrets to the enemy
treacherously

Used when someone betrays trust in a dangerous or harmful way, often implying the possibility of great harm or danger.

  • They treacherously planned to overthrow their leader
deceitfully

Used when someone is being dishonest or misleading, especially by hiding the truth or presenting false information.

  • She deceitfully lied about her qualifications to get the job
disloyally

Describes actions where someone betrays the trust or faith of another person, often in a personal or relational context.

  • He acted disloyally by sharing his best friend's secrets with others

Examples of usage

  • He acted traitorously by leaking sensitive information to the enemy.
  • She plotted traitorously against her own family for personal gain.

Translations

Translations of the word "traitorously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 traidoramente

🇮🇳 विश्वासघातक ढंग से

🇩🇪 verräterisch

🇮🇩 khianat

🇺🇦 зрадливо

🇵🇱 zdradziecko

🇯🇵 裏切りのように

🇫🇷 traîtreusement

🇪🇸 traidoramente

🇹🇷 haince

🇰🇷 배신적으로

🇸🇦 بخيانة

🇨🇿 zrádně

🇸🇰 zradne

🇨🇳 叛逆地

🇸🇮 izdajalsko

🇮🇸 sviksamlega

🇰🇿 сатқындықпен

🇬🇪 მოღალატურად

🇦🇿 xəyanətkarcasına

🇲🇽 traidoramente

Etymology

The word 'traitorously' has its origin in the Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'traïtorousement'. It is formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the word 'traitorous', which comes from the Latin 'traditorius'. The concept of betrayal and treachery has been prevalent throughout history, leading to the creation of words like 'traitorously' to describe actions that involve disloyalty or deception.

See also: traitorous, traitors.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,871, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.