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- [bih-trey]
- /bɪˈtreɪ/
- /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-trey]
- /bɪˈtreɪ/
Definitions of betrayal word
- variable noun betrayal A betrayal is an action which betrays someone or something, or the fact of being betrayed. 3
- verb with object betrayal to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty: Benedict Arnold betrayed his country. 1
- verb with object betrayal to be unfaithful in guarding, maintaining, or fulfilling: to betray a trust. 1
- verb with object betrayal to disappoint the hopes or expectations of; be disloyal to: to betray one's friends. 1
- verb with object betrayal to reveal or disclose in violation of confidence: to betray a secret. 1
- verb with object betrayal to reveal unconsciously (something one would preferably conceal): Her nervousness betrays her insecurity. 1
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Origin of betrayal
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English bitraien, equivalent to bi- be- + traien < Old French trair < Latin trādere to betray. See traitor
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Parts of speech for Betrayal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
betrayal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
betrayal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for betrayal
noun betrayal
- treachery — violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason.
- sellout — an act or instance of selling out.
- deception — Deception is the act of deceiving someone or the state of being deceived by someone.
- dishonesty — lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
- treason — the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
Antonyms for betrayal
noun betrayal
- devotion — Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone.
- faithfulness — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
- loyalty — the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
- frankness — plainness of speech; candor; openness.
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