betrayer

/bi'treiə/
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Definition

Noun: 1. A person who betrays someone or something: A betrayer is someone who is disloyal, especially to a person, group, or principle they were supposed to support or protect. This involves breaking trust through deception or harmful actions. 2. An informer: A betrayer can also be someone who reveals confidential or secret information, often for personal gain.

Usage

The word "betrayer" is a noun used to label a person who commits an act of betrayal. It carries a strong negative connotation of treachery and dishonesty. It is often used in contexts involving personal relationships, politics, espionage, or moral principles.

Examples
  • The spy was exposed as a betrayer of his country, having sold secrets to the enemy.
  • She felt like a betrayer of her own principles when she accepted the unethical deal.
  • In the story, the hero's trusted friend turned out to be his betrayer.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical/Literary Context: The term is often used in historical accounts or literature to describe figures like Judas Iscariot, the archetypal betrayer in the Christian tradition.
  • Figurative Use: It can be used figuratively to describe actions that undermine an abstract ideal.
    • His hypocrisy made him a betrayer of the cause he claimed to champion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Betray (verb): To be disloyal to; to reveal treacherously.
    • He chose to betray his friend's confidence.
  • Betrayal (noun): The act of betraying.
    • The discovery led to feelings of deep betrayal.
Synonyms
  • Traitor: Specifically one who betrays their country or cause.
  • Informer: One who gives information to authorities, often secretly.
  • Double-crosser: One who betrays by pretending to cooperate while working against someone.
  • Turncoat: A person who deserts one party or cause to join an opposing one.
Antonyms
  • Ally
  • Supporter
  • Loyalist
  • Confidant
Idioms and Phrases
  • A Judas kiss: An act of betrayal disguised as a sign of affection (directly referencing the biblical betrayer, Judas Iscariot). This phrase describes the action of a betrayer.
    • His public praise was nothing but a Judas kiss before he revealed the secret.
Noun
  1. a person who says one thing and does another
  2. one who reveals confidential information in return for money

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