infidelity

Meanings

• noun

  The act of cheating on one's partner in a romantic relationship or violating a vow or sworn promise to be faithful.

  - "John's infidelity led to the end of his marriage."
  - "Mary discovered her husband's infidelity and filed for divorce."

• noun

  Disbelief or denial of the tenets of a religion.

  - "The infidel's refusal to accept the divine authority of religious texts."
  - "The infidel city was captured after a long and brutal siege."

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Antonyms

faithfulness , fidelity , loyalty

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Synonyms

adultery , betrayal , faithlessness

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Rhymes

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reliability , viability , accessibility

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Variants

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infidelities , infidelity

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Forms

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infidelities, infidelitous, infidelitously

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'infidelis', meaning 'unbelieving, faithless, disloyal'.

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Trivia

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1. Infidelity is estimated to affect around 20-40% of marriages in the United States.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that the goddess Aphrodite could forgive infidelity if the guilty party offered her a sacrifice of a rooster.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adultery: Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse.

2. Fornication: Voluntary sexual intercourse between unmarried people.

3. Cuckold: A husband whose wife has been unfaithful, often used in a derogatory or mocking way.

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Culture

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Infidelity is a common theme in literature, art, and music, often portrayed as a source of drama and heartache. In many cultures, infidelity is viewed as a serious breach of trust and morality, leading to social ostracism and even violence.

How to Memorize "infidelity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heart broken into pieces, or a person being unfaithful with their partner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of betrayal and hurt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I'm Fake' - I'm Faithful And Keep Every Promise.

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