Betrayer

Pronunciation: /bɪˈtreɪər/

Definitions of betrayer

noun a person who betrays someone or something, such as a trust or loyalty

Example Sentences

A1 The betrayer revealed the secret to everyone.

A2 She felt hurt and betrayed by her best friend, who turned out to be a betrayer.

B1 The betrayer's actions caused a lot of damage to the company.

B2 The detective uncovered the identity of the betrayer within the organization.

C1 The betrayer's motives were finally revealed during the trial.

C2 The betrayer's betrayal had far-reaching consequences that affected many people.

Examples of betrayer in a Sentence

formal The betrayer was exposed during the investigation.

informal I can't believe she turned out to be a betrayer.

slang That betrayer really did us dirty.

figurative The dark clouds in the sky seemed like a sign of the betrayer's presence.

Grammatical Forms of betrayer

• past tense: betrayed
• plural: betrayers
• comparative: more betraying
• superlative: most betraying
• present tense: betrays
• future tense: will betray
• perfect tense: has betrayed
• continuous tense: is betraying
• singular: betrayer
• positive degree: loyal
• infinitive: betray
• gerund: betraying
• participle: betrayed

Origin and Evolution of betrayer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'betrayer' originates from the Old French word 'betrayer' which came from the Latin word 'tradere' meaning 'to hand over.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'betrayer' has maintained its core meaning of someone who deceives or breaks trust, but has also evolved to encompass a broader range of actions and contexts in which betrayal can occur.