betrayal
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
For the brothers involved, doing so would have been a betrayal of fraternal loyalty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
“The conduct in 2021 represents a serious betrayal of the badge, the oath to serve and protect, and the public’s trust,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
"That sense of betrayal, that I thought I knew him, but I don't know who he was," says Overton.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
If he then betrays that understanding, Beijing will feel a strong sense of betrayal that seriously damages the relationship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The look of betrayal from her was burned into his brain.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
It's the latest in a long list of betrayals.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
What began as friendly advice became, in hindsight, one of the sharpest betrayals in music business history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
"It's still not really clear what happened...What is clear is that there were many betrayals," he added -- pointing to implausible failures in Maduro's defenses.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
Fire victims on Thursday described the rate hike request as the latest in State Farm’s series of betrayals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2025
Shattered legs may heal in time, but some betrayals fester and poison the soul.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing betrayal
The Secret Life of Bees
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Woman Hollering Creek
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Allegiant
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
