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
