as in treacheries
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 betrayals
The streamer said the drama will show how the couple’s love, betrayals and artistic work were shaped by the political and social atmosphere of the time.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Reading Nicholas Mosley’s nonfiction reveals a writer concerned with the sins of the past, with political maneuvering at the highest levels of government, and of personal and ideological betrayals.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Friendships and couples form only to implode, and eight years’ worth of secrets, lies, and betrayals come to a head in the series finale.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Of course, complicated government conspiracies, betrayals and high-tech weaponry abound.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
There is the customary bellyaching about betrayals of the warrior ethos.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Hosted at Helmsman Ale House, the Thursday gathering offers a relaxed, come-as-you-are setting where episodes play on multiple screens while guests circulate, grab drinks, and weigh in on the latest betrayals.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Alongside the actor’s son Shunsuke (Ryusei Yokohama), Kikuo dedicates himself to the centuries-old theatrical tradition, with their relationship evolving through decades of performances – from acting school to prestigious stages – against a backdrop of scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
The Traitors season 4 Ready for more shocking betrayals, treacherous twists and cold-blooded murder — but with your favorite reality TV stars and celebrities?
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Reading Nicholas Mosley’s nonfiction reveals a writer concerned with the sins of the past, with political maneuvering at the highest levels of government, and of personal and ideological betrayals.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Friendships and couples form only to implode, and eight years’ worth of secrets, lies, and betrayals come to a head in the series finale.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Of course, complicated government conspiracies, betrayals and high-tech weaponry abound.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
There is the customary bellyaching about betrayals of the warrior ethos.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Hosted at Helmsman Ale House, the Thursday gathering offers a relaxed, come-as-you-are setting where episodes play on multiple screens while guests circulate, grab drinks, and weigh in on the latest betrayals.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Alongside the actor’s son Shunsuke (Ryusei Yokohama), Kikuo dedicates himself to the centuries-old theatrical tradition, with their relationship evolving through decades of performances – from acting school to prestigious stages – against a backdrop of scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
The Traitors season 4 Ready for more shocking betrayals, treacherous twists and cold-blooded murder — but with your favorite reality TV stars and celebrities?
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Betrayals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrayals. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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