betrayal
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /bɪˈtreɪəl/
betrayal means: An action that hurts someone who trusts you, often by helping their enemy or revealing a secret.
noun
BROKEN TRUSTB2
An action that hurts someone who trusts you, often by helping their enemy or revealing a secret.
- Her betrayal hurt me deeply.
- Sharing that secret was a betrayal of trust.
- He never forgave his brother’s betrayal.
Questions about betrayal
What does betrayal mean?
An action that hurts someone who trusts you, often by helping their enemy or revealing a secret.
What is betrayal in other languages?
Türkçe: ihanet · Español: traición · Français: trahison · Deutsch: Verrat · Italiano: tradimento · 日本語: 裏切り
How do you pronounce betrayal?
It is pronounced /bɪˈtreɪəl/.
How do you use betrayal in a sentence?
Her betrayal hurt me deeply. Sharing that secret was a betrayal of trust.
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