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Betrayal

Definition

(noun) The action of betraying one's trust or confidence

Examples

His betrayal of the company's secrets led to legal repercussions.
  • That betrayal still stings.

  • She called it betrayal and walked out.

  • After the meeting at the café on 8th Street, Mara felt the betrayal hit harder than the lie itself.

  • I can forgive a mistake, but betrayal is another thing.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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