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
Wealth was never a betrayal of work.
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Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Aegon, reeling from his brother’s betrayal and, likely, the early stages of opiate withdrawal, refuses to pledge (pretend) fealty to the Blacks and so Larys reveals Aegon’s identity.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
This symbol is used to communicate betrayal or being two-faced.
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Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
22 June 2026
His jealousy provokes an act of betrayal and cruelty.
—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for betrayal
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Aegon, reeling from his brother’s betrayal and, likely, the early stages of opiate withdrawal, refuses to pledge (pretend) fealty to the Blacks and so Larys reveals Aegon’s identity.
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
This symbol is used to communicate betrayal or being two-faced.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
22 June 2026
His jealousy provokes an act of betrayal and cruelty.
—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for betrayal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrayal
Noun
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This is not treachery but the truest and noblest affection.
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Peacock’s adventures in treachery The Traitors was the top dog, scoring five prizes including Best Competition Series and Best Host for Alan Cumming.
Noun
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What constitutes treason is emerging as an early theme of House of the Dragon’s third season.
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His attorney, Erias Lukwago, was taken from his house and later charged with an offense related to the concealment of treason.
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“Betrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrayal. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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