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Pronunciation: [bɪtɹˈe͡ɪəz] (IPA)

Betrayers are those who betray the trust of others, which can have serious consequences for their relationships and reputations. Synonyms for betrayers include traitors, turncoats, renegades, double-crossers, deceivers, backstabbers, spies, informants and collaborators. Each of these words describes someone who has willingly committed an act of betrayal or deception against someone else. The context in which these words are used can vary depending on the situation, but all of them suggest that the person in question has violated a code of trust and loyalty. When searching for alternative words to betray, these synonyms can help convey the level of disloyalty and potential danger of the situation at hand.
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Usage examples for Betrayers

It selected the virgins who guarded the eternal fire, and sat in judgment on erring vestals and their betrayers.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
The Commons passed a resolution to the effect that persons paying them "should be reputed betrayers of the liberties of England and enemies to the same."
"Freedom Through Disobedience"
C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das
Her mistress's weakness had revealed itself-weakness for one of the betrayers of women; weakness for a man!
"Blind Love"
Wilkie Collins

Famous quotes with Betrayers

  • Women have ever been the stumbling block and betrayers of ambition.
    Arthur Desmond
  • Shy and unready men are great betrayers of secrets; for there are few wants more urgent for the moment than the want of something to say.
    Henry Taylor
  • Men in their prayers beg the gods for health, not knowing that this is a thing they have in their own power. Through their incontinence undermining it, they themselves become, because of their passions, the betrayers of their own health.
    Democritus
  • Fear not your enemies, for they can only kill you. Fear not your friends, for they can only betray you. Fear only the indifferent, who permit the killers and betrayers to walk safely on the earth.
    Edward Yashinsky

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