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
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Recent Examples of betrayal
The Star received over 100 responses, with responses ranging from excitement to betrayal.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Rodríguez tried to project strength and unity among the ruling party’s many factions, downplaying any hint of betrayal.
—Isabel Debre, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
Rodríguez tried to project strength and unity among the ruling party’s many factions, downplaying any hint of betrayal.
—Isabel Debre, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Fearing betrayal, both inform and both lose.
—James L. Whiteside, STAT, 2 Jan. 2026
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Rodríguez tried to project strength and unity among the ruling party’s many factions, downplaying any hint of betrayal.
—Isabel Debre, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
Rodríguez tried to project strength and unity among the ruling party’s many factions, downplaying any hint of betrayal.
—Isabel Debre, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Fearing betrayal, both inform and both lose.
—James L. Whiteside, STAT, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrayal
Noun
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With season 4 rapidly approaching, now's the time to prepare for the treachery to come.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Dec. 2025
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Instead of being killed, Ashur takes Spartacus’ life and is consequently rewarded for his treachery by the Roman Empire.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Rumors of treason, incompetence and betrayal swirled.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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His Administration has also accused political rivals, including Democratic lawmakers and former President Barack Obama, of sedition and treason.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Betrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrayal. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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