Модель употребления:
[a/an] betrayal; betrayal of [someone/something]; betrayal by [someone]
She considered his secret meeting with their rivals a personal betrayal.
A riválisaikkal való titkos találkozóját személyes árulásnak tekintette.
The soldiers were accused of betrayal after helping the enemy cross the border.
A katonákat árulással vádolták, miután segítettek az ellenségnek átkelni a határon.
For many fans, the star's move to the rival club felt like a betrayal.
Примеры для изучающих
His lie felt like a betrayal.
A hazugsága árulásnak tűnt.
Betrayal can destroy a friendship.
Az árulás tönkretehet egy barátságot.
Частая ошибка:
Betrayal is the noun; betray is the verb. Say “He betrayed me,” not “He made betrayal to me.”
Значение
act of serious disloyalty
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
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)
Антонимы
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)
Темы
trust
|relationships
|conflict
|politics
Определение
something disloyal that someone does to a person, group, or country that trusted them
An act of serious disloyalty that breaks trust or harms a person, group, country, or cause that expected loyalty.
Модель употребления:
a sense/feeling of betrayal; feelings of betrayal
After the announcement, workers spoke of shock, anger, and a deep sense of betrayal.
A bejelentés után a dolgozók döbbenetről, dühről és mély elárultságérzésről beszéltek.
He struggled with feelings of betrayal long after the friendship ended.
Még jóval a barátság vége után is küzdött az elárultság érzésével.
The apology did little to reduce the community's sense of betrayal.
Примеры для изучающих
She had a strong feeling of betrayal.
Erős elárultságérzése volt.
I felt betrayal after my friend lied to me.
Elárulva éreztem magam, miután a barátom hazudott nekem.
Частая ошибка:
Use “a sense of betrayal” or “a feeling of betrayal” for the emotion; “a betrayal” usually means the act itself.
Значение
feeling of being betrayed
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
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)
Антонимы
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)
Темы
emotions
|relationships
|trust
|mental_health
Определение
the hurt and anger you feel when someone betrays you
The painful feeling or sense that someone you trusted has been disloyal, dishonest, or unfair to you.
Модель употребления:
betrayal of [principles/values/a promise/a duty]
Many members called the compromise a betrayal of the movement's founding principles.
Sok tag a kompromisszumot a mozgalom alapelveinek elárulásának nevezte.
Using donations for luxury travel would be a betrayal of the charity's mission.
Az adományok luxusutazásra fordítása a jótékonysági szervezet küldetésének elárulása lenne.
Critics said the new law was a betrayal of democratic values.
Примеры для изучающих
Breaking the promise was a betrayal of our values.
Az ígéret megszegése értékeink elárulása volt.
They saw the decision as a betrayal of the cause.
A döntést az ügy elárulásának tekintették.
Частая ошибка:
This use is usually followed by “of”: “a betrayal of values,” not “a betrayal to values.”
Значение
violation of principles
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
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)
Антонимы
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)
Темы
ethics
|politics
|values
|responsibility
Определение
an action that goes against important beliefs, promises, or responsibilities
An act or decision that goes against an important promise, duty, principle, value, or ideal.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
C1
FORMAL
4
Модель употребления:
betrayal of [secrets/confidences/confidential information]
The betrayal of client information damaged the firm's reputation.
Az ügyféladatok kiszivárogtatása rontotta a cég hírnevét.
He was arrested for the betrayal of state secrets to a foreign government.
Letartóztatták, mert államtitkokat adott át egy külföldi kormánynak.
Journalists must avoid any betrayal of confidential sources.
Примеры для изучающих
The betrayal of secrets can put people in danger.
A titkok kiszivárogtatása veszélybe sodorhat embereket.
She was angry about the betrayal of private information.
Dühös volt a személyes adatok kiszivárogtatása miatt.
Частая ошибка:
In everyday contexts, “leak” or “disclosure” may sound more natural unless you want to emphasize broken trust.
Значение
revealing a secret
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
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)
Антонимы
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)
Темы
secrecy
|information
|law
|security
Определение
telling secret information to someone when you should keep it private
The act of revealing secret or confidential information, especially to someone who should not receive it.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
C2
LITERARY
5
Модель употребления:
betrayal of [emotion/fear/nerves/weakness]; no betrayal of [feeling]
A slight tremor in his hands was the only betrayal of nerves.
Kezének enyhe remegése volt az idegesség egyetlen árulkodó jele.
There was no betrayal of anger in her carefully controlled voice.
Gondosan fegyelmezett hangjában nem volt semmi, ami haragra utalt volna.
The smile was a small betrayal of how relieved she felt.
Примеры для изучающих
His voice showed no betrayal of fear.
A hangja nem árulkodott félelemről.
Частая ошибка:
This use is uncommon in everyday English; “sign,” “indication,” or “giveaway” is usually simpler.
Значение
involuntary revealing sign
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
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)
Антонимы
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)
Темы
emotion
|communication
|literature
Определение
a small sign that shows a feeling or thought someone is trying to hide
A sign that reveals something hidden, such as an emotion, thought, weakness, or bias, often unintentionally.