betrayal

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, absichtlich das Vertrauen oder die Treue zu brechen, oder die Eigenschaft, dem Feind zu helfen.

A noun referring to an act of deliberately breaking trust or loyalty, or the quality of aiding an enemy.

1. Act of disloyaltyB2formal

   An act of being disloyal or treacherous to someone who trusts you.

   Verrat

   • His betrayal of her secret left her feeling devastated.
   • The betrayal of a close friend is hard to forgive.
   • She saw his actions as a betrayal of their partnership.

   Synonymebreach of trustdeceptiondisloyaltydouble-dealingfaithlessnessperfidysellouttreachery

   Antonymeallegiancedevotionfaithfulnessfidelityloyalty

2. Aiding an enemyB2formal

   The act of helping an enemy or opposing side, often in a secretive manner.

   Verrat

   • The spy was convicted of betrayal for passing secrets to the enemy.
   • In wartime, betrayal is considered one of the worst crimes.
   • His betrayal of his country shocked everyone.

   Synonymecollusiondisloyaltydouble-dealingperfidysellouttreacherytreason