Betrayer
(noun)
- A person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, country, or cause.
- A person who acts treacherously or treachery.
Origin:
Derived from the old english word "betrægan" meaning to deceive or betray.
Examples:
- The traitor was seen as a betrayer by his former comrades.
- The betrayer of the company's secrets was quickly caught and fired.
- The betrayer of his country's secrets was sentenced to life in prison.
- The betrayer of his lover's trust was left alone and friendless.
- He felt betrayed by his best friend, who had been the betrayer all along.