Synonyms of betrayal

betrayal

noun

bi-ˈtrā(-ə)l 

as in treachery

the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another

the terrible betrayal of having her best friend reveal her confidences to others

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treachery
• treason
• deception
• infidelity
• disloyalty
• abandonment
• deceit
• perfidy
• backstabbing
• faithlessness
• unfaithfulness
• falseness
• lying
• sellout
• double cross
• falsity
• business
• desertion
• two-timing
• duplicity
• double-dealing
• informing
• fraud
• guile
• trickery
• two-facedness
• snitching
• talebearing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loyalty
• allegiance
• fidelity
• devotion
• faithfulness
• fealty
• steadfastness
• reliability
• trustworthiness
• dependability
• protection
• defense
• staunchness
• shield
• safeguard

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of betrayal

Now, the actor has returned to Steinbeck’s epic tale of generational trauma, betrayal, and forgiveness. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

These actions against my good faith cybersecurity research covering national security should be considered a betrayal to our nation and sovereignty. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026

In the Buendías’ legacy of love and betrayal, loyalty and idealism, there was domestic and political violence, but there was also ice in the middle of the jungle and a sickness that put the whole town to sleep and girls that became witches. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Over the course of the wedding weekend, Pella endures her unfair share of arguments, betrayals, and hostile truths. — Malcolm Forbes, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026