betrayal

noun

bi-ˈtrā(-ə)l How to pronounce betrayal (audio)
Definition of betrayalnext
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 Whether discussing policing, immigration, criminal justice or foreign policy, compromise is treated as betrayal. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026 Doing otherwise is a betrayal of the fans and their expectations of dignity and fairness, alongside the power of raw athletic talent embedded in the Beautiful Game. — Gypsy Guillén Kaiser, Fortune, 23 June 2026 The videos feature anthropomorphic fruits navigating absurdist romantic betrayals. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 Continue reading … SEISMIC SUPPORT — AOC lashes out at Trump for 'betrayal' of voters after key SCOTUS immigration ruling. — FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for betrayal
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  • Guides spoke of the monthlong siege that ended only because of the treachery of a local noble who turned on the sultan and allowed British troops to scale the walls.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 2 July 2026
  • This is not treachery but the truest and noblest affection.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of treachery
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  • What constitutes treason is emerging as an early theme of House of the Dragon’s third season.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • His attorney, Erias Lukwago, was taken from his house and later charged with an offense related to the concealment of treason.
    — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of treason

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