Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

betrayal

noun
/bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
Definition
The act of being disloyal or unfaithful to someone or something.
Examples
  • His betrayal of her trust left deep scars in their friendship.
  • The betrayal in the story shocked the readers.
  • She felt a sense of betrayal when her colleague revealed her secret.
Meaning
Betrayal involves breaking trust or confidence, often resulting in harm or hurt to the person who has been betrayed.
Synonyms
  • treachery
  • disloyalty
  • infidelity
  • treason
  • double-cross