Definitions for betrayal
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. treachery, betrayal, treason, perfidynoun

   an act of deliberate betrayal

2. betrayalnoun

   the quality of aiding an enemy

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. betrayalnoun

   the act of betraying

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1. Betrayal

   Betrayal is the breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence that produces moral and psychological conflict within a relationship amongst individuals, between organizations or between individuals and organizations. Often betrayal is the act of supporting a rival group, or it is a complete break from previously decided upon or presumed norms by one party from the others. Someone who betrays others is commonly called a traitor or betrayer. Betrayal is also a commonly used literary element, also used in other fiction like films and TV series, and is often associated with or used as a plot twist.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. Betrayalnoun

   the act or the result of betraying

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1. Betrayal

   Betrayal is the breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence that produces moral and psychological conflict within a relationship amongst individuals, between organizations or between individuals and organizations. Often betrayal is the act of supporting a rival group, or it is a complete break from previously decided upon or presumed norms by one party from the others. Someone who betrays others is commonly called a traitor or betrayer. Betrayal is also a commonly used literary element and is often associated with or used as a plot twist.

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1. betrayal

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Matched Categories

1. • Dishonesty
   • Treason

Anagrams for betrayal »

1. tearably

How to pronounce betrayal?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say betrayal in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of betrayal in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of betrayal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of betrayal in a Sentence

1. Eric Bland and Ronnie Richter:

   Today is a bittersweet day for the Tony Satterfield and Harriott Families, avarice and betrayal of trust are at the heart of this matter. Lawsuits and claims are not vehicles for Eric Bland and Ronnie Richter, defendants and/or friends to enrich themselves at the expense of their clients. These belong to the clients and the clients only. This is the sacred trust that lawyers and fiduciaries owe their clients. 100 % fidelity and never putting their interests over the clients.

2. Larry Kudlow:

   It was a betrayal.

3. Patrick Morrisey:

   Equifax's failure to secure consumers' personal information constitutes a shocking betrayal of public trust and an egregious violation of West Virginia consumer protection and data privacy laws.

4. Jeff Sessions:

   Committing fraud in any immigration matter undermines the integrity of our immigration system, and is a betrayal of the American people’s generosity, it is especially appalling when it also involves the sexual abuse of children.

5. Mohammed Shamji:

   Mine was the ultimate betrayal to a woman who gave so much to so many people, especially me, there have been no justifications or excuses for what I have done that has hurt so many people.

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