betrayer — a person who betrays someone or something, especially a friend, cause, or principle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who betrays someone or something, especially a friend, cause, or principle
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈtreɪər/
Korean meaning: 배신자, 배반자 (특히 친구, 대의, 원칙을 배신하는 사람)
Korean pronunciation: 비**트레**이어
Example Sentences
- In the spy movie, the betrayer turned out to be the hero's best friend who had been secretly working for the enemy.
- My diet became my betrayer when I found myself eating ice cream at 2 AM while watching Netflix.
- The whistleblower was seen as either a hero or a betrayer, depending on which side you were on.
betrayer
NOUN//bɪˈtreɪər//
a person who betrays someone or something, especially a friend, cause, or principle
Her closest friend turned out to be a betrayer by secretly sharing private information.
The betrayer sold secret information for money and personal gain. (BETRAY + PERSON = BETRAYER)
The betrayer seemed like a friendly player but became a serious danger.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'betrair' meaning 'to hand over' or 'to deceive.' The word evolved from the physical act of 'handing someone over' to the abstract concept of breaking trust or loyalty.
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📝Examples
“In the spy movie, the betrayer turned out to be the hero's best friend who had been secretly working for the enemy.”
“My diet became my betrayer when I found myself eating ice cream at 2 AM while watching Netflix.”
“The whistleblower was seen as either a hero or a betrayer, depending on which side you were on.”
“My alarm clock is the ultimate betrayer - it promised to wake me up but let me oversleep for my important meeting.”
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