betrayal
gb/bɪtɹˈeɪəl/ us/bɪtɹˈeɪəl/
B2
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B2
action
1
act of serious disloyalty
something disloyal that someone does to a person, group, or country that trusted them
Padrão de uso:
[a/an] betrayal; betrayal of [someone/something]; betrayal by [someone]
Erro comum:
Betrayal is the noun; betray is the verb. Say “He betrayed me,” not “He made betrayal to me.”
Sinônimos
disloyalty (broader and usually less dramatic)
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treachery (stronger; often suggests danger, enemies, or treason)
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backstabbing (informal; secret harm by someone who seemed friendly)
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double-cross (informal; a deliberate deception of an ally or partner)
Antônimos
loyalty (faithful support instead of disloyal harm)
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fidelity (continued faithfulness, especially in relationships or duties)
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faithfulness (reliable commitment to someone or something)
Colocações
personal betrayal
|political betrayal
|romantic betrayal
|a shocking betrayal
|a painful betrayal
|an act of betrayal
|betrayal by a friend
|betrayal of one's country
|betrayal of a cause
|commit an act of betrayal
Temas
trust
|relationships
|conflict
|politics
Exemplos
- She considered his secret meeting with their rivals a personal betrayal.
- The soldiers were accused of betrayal after helping the enemy cross the border.
- For many fans, the star's move to the rival club felt like a betrayal.
Exemplos para estudantes
- His lie felt like a betrayal.
- Betrayal can destroy a friendship.
Substantivo
B2
state
2
feeling of being betrayed
the hurt and anger you feel when someone betrays you
Padrão de uso:
a sense/feeling of betrayal; feelings of betrayal
Erro comum:
Use “a sense of betrayal” or “a feeling of betrayal” for the emotion; “a betrayal” usually means the act itself.
Sinônimos
hurt (broader emotional pain)
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resentment (anger because of unfair or disloyal treatment)
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bitterness (long-lasting angry sadness)
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disillusionment (loss of trust or belief after disappointment)
Antônimos
trust (confidence in someone instead of hurt suspicion)
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security (feeling safe and confident in a relationship or situation)
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confidence (belief that someone or something is reliable)
Colocações
a sense of betrayal
|a feeling of betrayal
|feelings of betrayal
|a deep sense of betrayal
|the pain of betrayal
|betrayal and anger
|recover from betrayal
|cope with betrayal
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|trust
|mental_health
Exemplos
- After the announcement, workers spoke of shock, anger, and a deep sense of betrayal.
- He struggled with feelings of betrayal long after the friendship ended.
- The apology did little to reduce the community's sense of betrayal.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She had a strong feeling of betrayal.
- I felt betrayal after my friend lied to me.
Substantivo
C1
action
3
violation of principles
an action that goes against important beliefs, promises, or responsibilities
Padrão de uso:
betrayal of [principles/values/a promise/a duty]
Erro comum:
This use is usually followed by “of”: “a betrayal of values,” not “a betrayal to values.”
Sinônimos
violation (more general; breaking a rule, agreement, or principle)
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breach (formal; failure to keep a duty or agreement)
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abandonment (emphasizes giving up a principle or duty)
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sellout (informal; suggests sacrificing principles for advantage)
Antônimos
commitment (continued dedication to a promise or value)
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adherence (formal; steady following of a rule or principle)
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loyalty (faithful support for a person, cause, or value)
Colocações
betrayal of principles
|betrayal of values
|betrayal of ideals
|betrayal of a promise
|betrayal of duty
|betrayal of a mission
|betrayal of democracy
|betrayal of a cause
Temas
ethics
|politics
|values
|responsibility
Exemplos
- Many members called the compromise a betrayal of the movement's founding principles.
- Using donations for luxury travel would be a betrayal of the charity's mission.
- Critics said the new law was a betrayal of democratic values.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Breaking the promise was a betrayal of our values.
- They saw the decision as a betrayal of the cause.
Substantivo
formal
C1
action
4
revealing a secret
telling secret information to someone when you should keep it private
Padrão de uso:
betrayal of [secrets/confidences/confidential information]
Erro comum:
In everyday contexts, “leak” or “disclosure” may sound more natural unless you want to emphasize broken trust.
Sinônimos
disclosure (neutral term for making information known)
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leak (unauthorized release of information, often to the public or press)
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breach of confidence (formal; revealing information entrusted to you)
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exposure (making something hidden or secret publicly known)
Antônimos
confidentiality (keeping trusted information private)
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secrecy (the state or practice of keeping something secret)
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nondisclosure (formal; not revealing information)
Colocações
betrayal of secrets
|betrayal of confidences
|betrayal of confidential information
|betrayal of state secrets
|betrayal of client data
|betrayal of a source
|deliberate betrayal of information
Temas
secrecy
|information
|law
|security
Exemplos
- The betrayal of client information damaged the firm's reputation.
- He was arrested for the betrayal of state secrets to a foreign government.
- Journalists must avoid any betrayal of confidential sources.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The betrayal of secrets can put people in danger.
- She was angry about the betrayal of private information.
Substantivo
literary
C2
entity
5
involuntary revealing sign
a small sign that shows a feeling or thought someone is trying to hide
Padrão de uso:
betrayal of [emotion/fear/nerves/weakness]; no betrayal of [feeling]
Erro comum:
This use is uncommon in everyday English; “sign,” “indication,” or “giveaway” is usually simpler.
Sinônimos
sign (common and neutral)
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indication (slightly formal; something that suggests a fact)
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revelation (emphasizes making something hidden known)
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giveaway (informal; a sign that accidentally reveals the truth)
Antônimos
concealment (keeping something hidden)
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composure (controlled calm that hides emotion)
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restraint (control that prevents feelings from showing)
Colocações
betrayal of emotion
|betrayal of feeling
|betrayal of fear
|betrayal of nerves
|betrayal of weakness
|a slight betrayal
|no betrayal of emotion
|without the slightest betrayal
Temas
emotion
|communication
|literature
Exemplos
- A slight tremor in his hands was the only betrayal of nerves.
- There was no betrayal of anger in her carefully controlled voice.
- The smile was a small betrayal of how relieved she felt.
Exemplos para estudantes
- His voice showed no betrayal of fear.
Gramática
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betrayal
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GB/bɪtɹˈeɪəl/
US/bɪtɹˈeɪəl/
Sílabas e tonicidade
be - tray - al (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tray)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: betrayal
- Plural: betrayal, betrayals
Expressões
betrayal of the public trust
1/bɪtɹˈeɪəl əv ðə pˈʌblɪk tɹˈʌst/
fixed phrase
formal
abuse of public responsibility
when officials misuse the power or trust given to them by the public
Exemplos
- The judge called the bribery scheme a betrayal of the public trust.
- Voters saw the cover-up as a betrayal of the public trust.
- Using public office for private gain is often described as a betrayal of the public trust.
betrayal of trust
1/bɪtɹˈeɪəl əv tɹˈʌst/
fixed phrase
violation of someone's trust
something dishonest or disloyal that breaks another person's trust
Exemplos
- Reading her private messages was a serious betrayal of trust.
- The manager's use of company funds for personal expenses was a betrayal of trust.
- For many patients, the data leak felt like a betrayal of trust.
betrayal trauma
1/bɪtɹˈeɪəl tɹˈɔmə/
fixed phrase
technical
trauma from trusted person's betrayal
deep emotional harm caused when someone you rely on betrays you
Exemplos
- Some survivors describe betrayal trauma after abuse by a trusted caregiver.
- Therapists may discuss betrayal trauma when a partner discovers long-term deception.
- The scandal caused betrayal trauma for people who had depended on the institution.
the ultimate betrayal
1/ðə ˈʌltəmɪt bɪtɹˈeɪəl/
fixed phrase
worst possible betrayal
the worst kind of betrayal in a situation
Exemplos
- To her, his affair with her best friend was the ultimate betrayal.
- Fans called the owner's plan to move the team the ultimate betrayal.
- For the workers, closing the factory after promising new jobs felt like the ultimate betrayal.