betrayal

Definition

The act of betraying.

Etymology

From betray + -al.

Example Sentences

• "But by the same token, an exclusive menu of betrayals is likely to be a starvation diet."
• "The betrayal of our friends in Taiwan began with President Carter’s decision to terminate the mutual defense treaty with Taiwan that Congress had ratified in 1954."
• "One of our own has joined with the alien. If you see him, do not hesitate to let him know what the Roekaar think of this betrayal."

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