Meaning & Definition of word "Traitor"

Traitor

/ˈtreɪ.tər/

1. A person who betrays a friend, country, principle, etc.
- Example: The spy was labeled a traitor for leaking sensitive information to the enemy.
2. A person who is disloyal to a cause or to those who trust them.
- Example: Many saw him as a traitor after he switched sides in the political conflict.
3. Someone who commits treason.
- Example: He was tried as a traitor and sentenced to life in prison.
4. A person who betrays their own people or group.
- Example: The community turned against her, calling her a traitor for her actions.
5. An individual who breaks trust in a relationship.
- Example: To betray your best friend is the act of a traitor.

Middle English, from Old French 'traitor', from Latin 'traditor', meaning one who delivers or surrenders.

sell out:

To betray someone or something, especially for personal gain.

double agent:

A spy who pretends to be loyal to one side while secretly working for another.

playing both sides:

To support or manipulate two opposing groups for one’s own benefit.

betrayal:

The act of betraying someone or something.

treason:

The crime of betraying one's country.

defection:

The desertion of one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one.

Meaning: snitch

Example Sentence: He’s nothing but a snitch for telling the authorities.

Meaning: rat

Example Sentence: Don’t be a rat by giving away your friends' secrets.