Words Of Betrayal

verb to abandon or leave someone or something entirely

• He made a vow to never forsake his duties as a public servant.
• I will never forsake my best friend no matter what.
• Don't be a fool and forsake your education for a quick buck.
• She felt like she had to forsake her dreams in order to support her family.

verb to fail to keep a promise or agreement

preposition indicating a return to a previous position or condition

• It is not ethical to go back on your promise.
• Don't go back on your word, it's not cool.
• Dude, you can't just go back on your deal like that.
• Once you go back on your values, it's hard to regain trust.

noun the quality or state of being deceitful or untrustworthy

• The perfidy of the defendant was evident in the court's ruling.
• I can't believe the perfidy of my so-called friend.
• That dude's perfidy knows no bounds.
• The perfidy of the storm left a path of destruction in its wake.