traitress
/treitris/
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Definition
Noun: A female who betrays a person, group, or cause; a woman who commits treason or treachery. This is the feminine form of "traitor."
Usage
The word "traitress" is used to specify that the person who committed an act of betrayal is female. It is a dated term, as modern English typically uses the gender-neutral "traitor" for all individuals. Its use now often carries a formal, literary, or archaic tone.
Examples
- The queen was condemned as a traitress for conspiring with the enemy kingdom.
- In the old ballad, the traitress revealed the secret passage to the invading army.
- History books sometimes label her a traitress, though her motives were complex.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a metaphorical or figurative sense to describe a woman perceived as betraying a principle or ideal.
- She was called a traitress to the feminist cause for supporting the policy.
Variants and Related Words
- Traitor (n): A person who betrays someone or something. This is the standard, gender-neutral term.
- Treachery (n): Betrayal of trust; deceptive action.
- Treason (n): The crime of betraying one's country.
- Betrayer (n): One who betrays.
Synonyms
- Betrayer
- Turncoat
- Judas (figurative)
- Quisling
Antonyms
- Loyalist
- Patriot
- Supporter
- Ally
Noun
- female traitor