as in betrayer
one who betrays a trust or an allegiance
accused by her family of being a traitor when she sold their traditionally animal-friendly business to a competitor known to use animals for testing its products
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Recent Examples of traitor
In the context of his time, Jesus was considered a traitor — an enemy of the Roman Empire.
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Michael J Christensen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s populated by craven, cowardly traitors.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
What Davenport doesn’t know is a lethal Russian hit squad, led by a woman trained to kill, is hunting the traitor/spy, and after a couple of car chases, the hit team realizes Davenport is after them.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Having been labeled traitors in Iran and following reports that some of their families had been threatened, the players then sang before their other two matches.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
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Michael J Christensen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s populated by craven, cowardly traitors.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
What Davenport doesn’t know is a lethal Russian hit squad, led by a woman trained to kill, is hunting the traitor/spy, and after a couple of car chases, the hit team realizes Davenport is after them.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Having been labeled traitors in Iran and following reports that some of their families had been threatened, the players then sang before their other two matches.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traitor
Noun
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Lesch plays the savior’s anguished betrayer not as an intellectual equal who fiercely debates him and loses all patience with the movement.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Judas, the betrayer of Jesus Christ, was believed to be the 13th Apostle to join the table at the Last Supper.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Ventura County Fire Department said the woman was walking along Long Canyon Trail in Wood Ranch when the snake bit her.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The copperhead snake is the most common and prevalent venomous snake in the state, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's website.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Traitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traitor. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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