traitorous

Meanings

• adjective

  Betraying one's country, liege lord, or friend.

  - "The traitorous soldier revealed the secret plan to the enemy."
  - "The traitorous knight betrayed his king during the battle."

• adjective

  Deserving or giving betrayal.

  - "The traitorous behavior of the employee led to the company's downfall."
  - "The traitorous words of the politician caused a scandal."

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Synonyms

traitorsome , treacherous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with traitorous
betrothed , wretched , forgotten , bedecked

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Variants

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traitorous , traitorously

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'traitorius,' meaning 'a betrayer.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'traitor' comes from the Latin word 'traitor,' meaning 'a betrayer.'

2. The term 'traitorous' is often used in legal contexts to describe treason or betrayal.

3. In some cultures, traitors were punished by being burned at the stake or hanged.

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Related Concepts

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1. betrayal: The act of betraying someone or something.

2. treason: The crime of betraying one's country or sovereign.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'traitorous' is often used to describe characters who betray their allies or their own principles. In art, images of traitors are used to depict deceit and betrayal. In music, there are songs about traitors and their consequences.

How to Memorize "traitorous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a mask, pretending to be loyal and trustworthy, but secretly planning to betray someone. Visualize this person revealing the betrayal to the enemy or rival.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'traitorous' with words like 'betrayal,' 'deceit,' 'betrayer,' and 'treason.' Remember that it means betraying someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Treasonous Traitors Tell Tales,' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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