BETRAYAL Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

betrayal

noun

bi-ˈtrā(-ə)l

Definition of betrayal

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

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Recent Examples of betrayal As both women seek solace in the island’s haunting legends, their stories intertwine across time, revealing how betrayal and creativity can lead to murder under the Mediterranean sun. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 The story also touches on the complex relationships between men, namely the dynamics of dominance, dependency, and betrayal. — Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026 In this painful experience, one is exposed (the betrayal that is blushing) and longs to hide oneself. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Someone to blame Burns knows the cost of Salem’s betrayals about as well as anyone. — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for betrayal

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The killings and his six-week trial in 2023 captivated the true crime world with a mix of treachery, corruption, money, power and Southern accents.

— Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The killings of Murdaugh’s wife and son and his subsequent six-week trial captivated the true crime world with a mix of treachery, corruption, money, power and Southern accents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of treachery

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The deaths of two CIA agents and two Mexican officers in an April crash after a drug-lab raid have triggered a rare federal treason case against Chihuahua’s former top prosecutor.

— María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Mexico has not successfully brought to trial a charge of treason in decades despite a recent attempt.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

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