Pronunciation

/trəɪˈtɔːr/

Definitions

Noun

A traitor is a person who betrays their own country, group, or cause by acting against it, often out of selfish motives or to gain advantage for an opposing side. It can also refer to someone who abandons their principles or loyalty.

Verb

To traitor someone is to betray them, usually by committing an act of treachery or disclosing confidential information.

Phrases

• “Sell out as a traitor”
• “Betrayer of trust”
• “Turncoat”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The traitor’s actions led to the downfall of the secret resistance.”
• Verb: “He was accused of being a traitor for passing on military secrets to the enemy.”
• Phrasal: “After years of loyalty, he became a traitor to the family business.”

Synonyms

-叛徒

• Traitorous
• Deserter
• Turncoat
• Quisling
• Betrayer
• Renegade
• Defector

Antonyms

• Loyalty
• Patriot
• Faithful
• Devoted
• Reliable
• Trustworthy