betrayal meaning

UK US /bɪˈtreɪəl/ 3 syllables

betrayal (noun): an act of deliberate betrayal.

betrayal has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

betrayal as a noun

  1. an act of deliberate betrayal

    Synonyms: treachery, treason, perfidy

    Type of: dishonesty

    Kinds: double cross, sellout

    Related forms: betray

  2. the quality of aiding an enemy

    Type of: treason

How to pronounce betrayal

betrayal is pronounced /bɪˈtreɪəl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with betrayal

Word lists: words starting with BE · words ending in AL · 8-letter words

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