Pronunciation: /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Definitions of betrayal

noun the action of betraying someone or something; treachery

Example Sentences

A1 Betrayal hurts.

A2 She felt deep betrayal when her friend spread rumors about her.

B1 His betrayal of trust left her feeling devastated.

B2 The betrayal by her business partner led to the downfall of the company.

C1 The political scandal was marked by allegations of betrayal and corruption.

C2 The novel's plot twist revealed a shocking act of betrayal by the main character.

Examples of betrayal in a Sentence

formal The betrayal of trust by his closest advisor was a devastating blow to the company.

informal I can't believe she would do that to her best friend, what a betrayal.

slang He totally stabbed me in the back, it was a major betrayal.

figurative The crumbling of their partnership felt like a betrayal of their shared dreams.

Grammatical Forms of betrayal

past tense

betrayed

plural

betrayals

comparative

more betrayal

superlative

most betrayal

present tense

betrays

future tense

will betray

perfect tense

have betrayed

continuous tense

is betraying

singular

betrayal

positive degree

betrayal

infinitive

to betray

gerund

betraying

participle

betraying

Origin and Evolution of betrayal

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'betrayal' originated from the Latin word 'tradere' which means 'to hand over'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'betrayal' has evolved to encompass not just the act of handing over, but also the act of violating trust or loyalty.