betrayal

UK
/bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
US
/bɪˈtreɪ.əl/

Translations

betrayalnoun
betrayals
pl
The act of betrayal left him heartbroken.
Акт измены оставил его с разбитым сердцем.
His betrayal of trust was unforgivable.
Его предательство доверия было непростительным.
Additional translations
betrayaladjective
UK
/bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
US
/bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "betrayal trauma")

Definitions

betrayalnoun
The act of being disloyal or treacherous to someone who trusts you.
His betrayal of their friendship was unforgivable.
A violation of a person's trust or confidence, often involving revealing secrets or information.
The betrayal of confidential information led to a major scandal.
An act of giving information to an enemy, often considered treasonous.
The betrayal of military secrets endangered national security.
betrayaladjective
Attributive use: occurring as or relating to an act of treachery or disloyalty.
Betrayal trauma can leave deep emotional scars.