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 videos feature anthropomorphic fruits navigating absurdist romantic betrayals.
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Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
At the film’s aching core is the romantic tether between the boys that refuses to die even in the face of gory attacks, painful betrayals and even uncertainty among the two of them.
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Jen Yamato,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
This complicated web of lies, betrayals, and cover-ups leads her to be distrustful.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
The West-Batula news fractured the cast due to secrecy and betrayals, and the fallout from the off-camera events has played out over an explosive three-part reunion that concluded last week.
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Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
In season 3, Joe must walk the line between duty and her home life, as hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Behind the smiles lie decades of secrets, betrayals, and revenge.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
As Madison cuts, colors, and styles, each appointment becomes a jaw-dropping saga of secrets, betrayals, and twists.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 May 2026
Our Extraordinary Summer by Lori Wilde Estranged sisters Calista and Athena Dempsey are forced to reunite on Hobby Island after their mother’s death, confronting old betrayals and unhealed wounds.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
At the film’s aching core is the romantic tether between the boys that refuses to die even in the face of gory attacks, painful betrayals and even uncertainty among the two of them.
—
Jen Yamato,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
This complicated web of lies, betrayals, and cover-ups leads her to be distrustful.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
The West-Batula news fractured the cast due to secrecy and betrayals, and the fallout from the off-camera events has played out over an explosive three-part reunion that concluded last week.
—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
In season 3, Joe must walk the line between duty and her home life, as hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Behind the smiles lie decades of secrets, betrayals, and revenge.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
As Madison cuts, colors, and styles, each appointment becomes a jaw-dropping saga of secrets, betrayals, and twists.
—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 May 2026
Our Extraordinary Summer by Lori Wilde Estranged sisters Calista and Athena Dempsey are forced to reunite on Hobby Island after their mother’s death, confronting old betrayals and unhealed wounds.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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“Betrayals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrayals. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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