as in treachery
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another
the terrible betrayal of having her best friend reveal her confidences to others
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Recent Examples of betrayal
The mystery series explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and as an investigation unravels, so does the truth about how even the closest relationships can change over time, says a synopsis from the producers.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
However, Ayub stole Doron’s gun and shot Omar in the back, killing him out of vengeance for his betrayal.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
Heyman is positioned squarely in the middle, setting the stage for a summer program fueled by betrayal, resentment, and unresolved history.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
The Court of the Danish king transforms into a backyard barbecue where the Shakespearean themes of love, betrayal, murder and revenge percolate.
—Jan Engoren, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
However, Ayub stole Doron’s gun and shot Omar in the back, killing him out of vengeance for his betrayal.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
Heyman is positioned squarely in the middle, setting the stage for a summer program fueled by betrayal, resentment, and unresolved history.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
The Court of the Danish king transforms into a backyard barbecue where the Shakespearean themes of love, betrayal, murder and revenge percolate.
—Jan Engoren, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrayal
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But the most intriguing finish—and the most on-brand level of treachery from Heyman—would be Paul stabbing both Roman and Punk in the back for Rollins.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sinners is about vampires, perpetual outsiders who desperately yearn to belong, but whose silky promises are rooted in treachery.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Sanyang spent nearly a decade in prison after being convicted of treason and fled to nearby Senegal after his release.—
Colleen Slevin,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
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Russia accused her of raising money for Ukraine’s military and convicted her of treason, sentencing her to 12 years in prison, BBC reported last year.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Betrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrayal. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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