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betrayal Synonyms

Another word for betrayal

Choosing another word for betrayal depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of breaking someone's trust, confidence, or loyalty, or the state of having been deceived by someone trusted.

Usage Example

"The sudden leak of confidential company records was seen as a deep treachery of the team's trust."

Strongest
treachery
disloyalty
perfidy
Strong
double-cross
backstabbing
duplicity
faithlessness
treason
infidelity
sellout

• noun (Context 2)

The unintentional revelation or exposure of a hidden feeling, quality, or secret.

Usage Example

"The slight tremor in his voice was the only revelation of his underlying nervousness."

Strongest
revelation
Strong
disclosure
exposure
divulgence
giveaway
manifestation

Opposites of betrayal

The opposite of betrayal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

loyalty
fidelity
faithfulness
concealment
allegiance
devotion
suppression
fealty
See all opposites of betrayal

• Nearby Words

betcha
betel
betray
betrayal
betrayer
betroth
betrothal

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Betrayal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/betrayal
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