Meaning & Definition of Betrayal in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The act of deceiving or being disloyal to someone.

  Example Sentence: His betrayal of their trust left her heartbroken.

• Definition: An act of treachery or disloyalty.

  Example Sentence: The betrayal was so profound that it shattered their friendship.

• Definition: The violation of a person's trust or confidence.

  Example Sentence: The betrayal of her secrets caused a rift between them.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English: from Old French 'trahier', which means to drag or pull away.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• a stab in the back: An act of betrayal, especially by a friend.
• trade in trust: To betray someone's trust for personal gain.
• double-cross: To betray someone who trusts you.

Translations

• Spanish: traición

• French: trahison

• German: Verrat

• Russian: предательство

Related Words

• traitor: A person who betrays someone or something.

• treason: The crime of betraying one's country.

• deceit: The action or practice of deceiving someone.

Slang Meanings of betrayal

• Meaning: Backstabber

  Example Sentence: I thought we were friends, but he is such a backstabber.

• Meaning: Sellout

  Example Sentence: She called him a sellout for betraying his old team.