Origin
From betray +"Ž -al.
betrayal
noun
The definition of betrayal is the breaking of an agreement or doing something to hurt a relationship.
When your best friend sleeps with your husband, this is an example of a betrayal.
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Sentence Examples
- Her betrayal struck him even harder.
- Sirian's betrayal first came to her in a dream created by the demon as a warning before it was strong enough to speak to her.
- Lenin regarded such strivings as a betrayal of the claims of the labouring class.
- It contains the assurances of forgiveness even for the gravest sins after baptism (save blasphemy of the Name and betrayal of the brethren, Sim.
- Together, we will teach your father that betrayal is rewarded with vengeance.
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