betrayer meaning

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betrayer (noun): one who reveals confidential information in return for money.

betrayer has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

betrayer as a noun

  1. one who reveals confidential information in return for money

    Synonyms: informer, rat, squealer, blabber

    Type of: informant

    Kinds: fink, nark, supergrass

    Related forms: betray

  2. a person who says one thing and does another

    Synonyms: double-crosser, double-dealer, two-timer, traitor

    Type of: deceiver

    Kinds: Judas

    Related forms: betray

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

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

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