betrayal

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of betraying a trust or revealing a secret.

  - "His best friend's betrayal left him feeling devastated."
  - "The traitor's betrayal led to the downfall of the kingdom."

• Noun

  The act of betraying a person or side in a situation of trust.

  - "The politician's betrayal of his party cost him his career."
  - "The betrayal of trust between partners can be devastating."

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Synonyms

perfidiousness , perfidy , treacherousness , treachery , treason

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with betrayal
debility , reverie , felicity , infidelity , capability

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Variants

List of all variants of betrayal that leads to same result
betrayal , betrayals , self-betrayal , self-betrayals

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Forms

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betrays, betrayed, betraying, betraysal, betrayable

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'bretel', meaning 'traitor'.

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Trivia

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1. Betrayal is the name of a popular board game that involves deceit and strategy.

2. The word 'betrayal' appears in the Bible multiple times.

3. The term 'betrayal' has been used in space exploration when a spacecraft fails to transmit data as expected.

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Related Concepts

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1. Treason: Betrayal of one's country or sovereign.

2. Infidelity: Betrayal of trust in a romantic relationship.

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Culture

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Betrayal is a common theme in literature, art, and music, often portrayed as a tragic event that leads to emotional pain and suffering. It can be found in works such as Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Dante's 'Inferno', and Bob Dylan's song 'Ballad of a Thin Man'.

How to Memorize "betrayal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person you trust betraying you. Imagine their face, their actions, and the emotions you feel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'betrayal' with the feeling of being let down or deceived.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Betray Trust Always' to remember the meaning of betrayal.

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