English Explanatory Dictionary

prodition

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Disclosure.
  2. Treachery; treason.

Pronunciation

/pɹəʊˈdɪʃən/ /pɹoʊˈdɪʃən/

Word forms

prodition proditions

Etymology

From Latin proditio, from prodere (“to give forth, betray”). Compare Old French prodition.

Synonyms

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

Related words

proditor proditorious proditory
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