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

Chani, shown pregnant in an early scene of the clip, is furious and leaves Atreides after his betrayal. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026

Fightland is a story of redemption, betrayal and brutal ambition – in and out of the ring. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 July 2026

Each seeks a vita nuova in a landscape drenched with myths of desire and betrayal, classical writers like Ovid as tangible as the volcano’s rumbles. — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026

In movies, friendships end with a big blowup after there has been a significant betrayal by one party. — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026