English Explanatory Dictionary

betrayal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of betraying.

Pronunciation

/bɪˈtɹeɪəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-betrayal.wav

Word forms

betrayal betrayals

Etymology

From betray + -al.

Synonyms

perfidiousness perfidy treacherousness treachery treason betrayal breach of promise breach of trust double-dealing Judas kiss prodition Punic faith stab in the back swike tergiversation traitory

Antonyms

nonbetrayal

Related words

betray betrayer

Derived words

counterbetrayal nonbetrayal rebetrayal self-betrayal
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