betrayal
noun
the act of exposing or delivering someone to an enemy through treachery or disloyalty.
betrayals
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pluralof betrayal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At the film’s aching core is the romantic tether between the boys that refuses to die even in the face of gory attacks, painful betrayals and even uncertainty among the two of them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
What began as friendly advice became, in hindsight, one of the sharpest betrayals in music business history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
The latest series of The Traitors is coming to an end after weeks of wild accusations, wilder betrayals and Claudia Winkleman's devious looks-to-camera.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
"It's still not really clear what happened...What is clear is that there were many betrayals," he added -- pointing to implausible failures in Maduro's defenses.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
When you think about all the other stuff I’ve done, the other betrayals, this should be peanuts, but it isn’t.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
