betrayal — the action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; treachery
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; treachery
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈtreɪəl/
Example Sentences
- The spy's betrayal of his country made headlines worldwide.
- Finding out about her best friend's betrayal was like discovering her favorite pizza place had been using fake cheese all along.
- The betrayal by his business partner left him both bankrupt and heartbroken.
betrayal
NOUN[/bɪˈtreɪəl/]
the action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; treachery
Her closest friend's betrayal happened when private information was secretly shared.
The spy's betrayal of his country was driven by money and personal gain.
The betrayal led to denial and eventually brought serious consequences.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'betrayen' (be- + trayen), where 'trayen' comes from Latin 'tradere' meaning 'to hand over' or 'deliver.' The prefix 'be-' intensifies the action.
Breakdown
be- (cause to be) + tray (from Old French 'trayen', from Latin 'tradere' meaning hand over) + -al (noun suffix) = betrayal
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The spy's betrayal of his country made headlines worldwide.”
“Finding out about her best friend's betrayal was like discovering her favorite pizza place had been using fake cheese all along.”
“The betrayal by his business partner left him both bankrupt and heartbroken.”
“She considered eating the last piece of cake without telling her roommate the ultimate betrayal.”
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