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- [bih-trey]
- /bɪˈtreɪ/
- /bɪˈtreɪə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-trey]
- /bɪˈtreɪ/
Definitions of betrayer word
- verb with object betrayer to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty: Benedict Arnold betrayed his country. 1
- verb with object betrayer to be unfaithful in guarding, maintaining, or fulfilling: to betray a trust. 1
- verb with object betrayer to disappoint the hopes or expectations of; be disloyal to: to betray one's friends. 1
- verb with object betrayer to reveal or disclose in violation of confidence: to betray a secret. 1
- verb with object betrayer to reveal unconsciously (something one would preferably conceal): Her nervousness betrays her insecurity. 1
- verb with object betrayer to show or exhibit; reveal; disclose: an unfeeling remark that betrays his lack of concern. 1
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Origin of betrayer
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 Betrayer
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
betrayer 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
betrayer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for betrayer
noun betrayer
- spy — a person employed by a government to obtain secret information or intelligence about another, usually hostile, country, especially with reference to military or naval affairs.
- deceiver — to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude: They deceived the enemy by disguising the destroyer as a freighter.
- double-crosser — to prove treacherous to; betray or swindle, as by a double cross.
- turncoat — a person who changes to the opposite party or faction, reverses principles, etc.; renegade.
- fink — a strikebreaker.
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