betray
verb (used with object)
to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty.
betrayer
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a word derived from
betray.
Example Sentences
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The CIA director at the time, R. James Woolsey, described Ames as "a malignant betrayer of his country".
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
“If I have to choose between a displeased husband and living on a ladder in the sea with this betrayer, I’ll take the bitter man any day,” Kopiamu said, embracing Mama Nabai.
From Slate ● Dec. 16, 2023
The suspected betrayer was Wlodzimierz Les, a member of the Nazi-controlled local police.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 10, 2023
Once filming began a short time later, Tripathi made some new friends on set, particularly Park Hae-soo, who plays Cho Sang-woo — the character assigned No. 218 and Ali’s ultimate betrayer.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2021
Or would some other betrayer take his place?
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
