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Betrayers Meaning in English

word · lemma: betrayer

bɪˈtreɪ.ɚz
bih-TRAY-erz
bɪtɹˈeɪəz
bih-TRAY-uhz

Definition

People who are disloyal and break someone's trust, usually by revealing secrets or going against promises.

Usage & Nuances

Usually plural and formal/literary. Implies serious trust-breaking, not for small disagreements. Often used in stories, history, and strong emotional situations. Commonly paired with 'traitors', but 'betrayer' is more personal.

Example Sentences

The king could not forgive the betrayers in his court.

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Stories often have heroes and betrayers.

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She felt sad when her friends became betrayers.

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After the secret got out, everyone started whispering about possible betrayers.

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History is filled with betrayers who changed the course of events.

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Trust, once lost to betrayers, is hard to win back.

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