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
There is the customary bellyaching about betrayals of the warrior ethos.
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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
In the process, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 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
As teased by a first look clip, this twist will give way to season-long feuds, shocking betrayals, and plenty of trash talk.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Bad decisions and underhanded betrayals ensue.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
These characters are reacting to a baseline that hasn’t been established yet, which makes their betrayals unmoored.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
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
In the process, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 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
As teased by a first look clip, this twist will give way to season-long feuds, shocking betrayals, and plenty of trash talk.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Bad decisions and underhanded betrayals ensue.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
These characters are reacting to a baseline that hasn’t been established yet, which makes their betrayals unmoored.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Betrayals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrayals. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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