Synonyms of betrayal

betrayal

noun

bi-ˈtrā(-ə)l 

as in treachery

the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another

the terrible betrayal of having her best friend reveal her confidences to others

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treachery
• treason
• deception
• infidelity
• disloyalty
• abandonment
• deceit
• perfidy
• backstabbing
• faithlessness
• unfaithfulness
• falseness
• lying
• sellout
• double cross
• falsity
• business
• desertion
• two-timing
• duplicity
• double-dealing
• informing
• fraud
• guile
• trickery
• two-facedness
• snitching
• talebearing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loyalty
• allegiance
• fidelity
• devotion
• faithfulness
• fealty
• steadfastness
• reliability
• trustworthiness
• dependability
• protection
• defense
• staunchness
• shield
• safeguard

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of betrayal

In a tense moment on AEW Collision: Homecoming, Storm and May faced off for the first time since the betrayal. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025

Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia (and America) forever. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025

Set to premiere on Friday, March 7, the new season promises even more action, betrayal, and intense power struggles as Kanan Stark—played by MeKai Curtis—continues his transformation from a hesitant teenager into the formidable figure fans know from the Power franchise. —Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025

In this big data set spanning seventy-one years, people have become increasingly likely to choose cooperation over betrayal. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025