Words To Describe Betrayal

7 words in this vocabulary list

verb to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty

adjective showing that someone cannot be trusted or relied on

  • He felt deeply betrayed by his closest friend's actions.
  • I can't believe she betrayed us like that!
  • She straight up betrayed us, man.
  • The painting's vibrant colors betrayed its age.

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

  • The betrayer was exposed during the investigation.
  • I can't believe she turned out to be a betrayer.
  • That betrayer really did us dirty.
  • The dark clouds in the sky seemed like a sign of the betrayer's presence.

adjective deceitful and untrustworthy

  • The perfidious actions of the traitor were revealed during the investigation.
  • I can't believe she would be so perfidious as to betray her best friend like that.
  • That perfidious snake stabbed me in the back when I least expected it.
  • The storm clouds gathered, a perfidious omen of the trouble to come.

noun a traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country

  • The traitor was labeled a quisling for collaborating with the enemy during the war.
  • I can't believe he turned into a quisling and betrayed his own country.
  • Don't be such a quisling and sell out your friends for a quick buck.
  • Her actions were seen as a quisling move, as she sided with the opposing team instead of her own.

adjective treacherous - guilty of or involving betrayal or deception

  • The treacherous mountain terrain posed a significant challenge for the hikers.
  • The road up ahead is pretty treacherous, so drive carefully.
  • Watch out for that treacherous dude, he can't be trusted.
  • Navigating the treacherous waters of politics requires skill and cunning.

adjective not adhering to promises, obligations, or allegiances; disloyal

  • The evidence clearly showed that he was unfaithful to his wife.
  • I heard that he's been unfaithful to his girlfriend.
  • She found out he was cheating on her, he's so unfaithful.
  • Betraying your own values is being unfaithful to yourself.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unloyal' is an adjective that describes someone who is not loyal or faithful.

  • The unloyal employee was eventually let go due to their lack of commitment to the company.
  • I can't believe she's being so unloyal to her best friend.
  • He's so unloyal, always talking behind people's backs.
  • The unloyal thread in the fabric of their friendship slowly unraveled over time.