betrayer

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The CIA director at the time, R. James Woolsey, described Ames as "a malignant betrayer of his country".

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

“Betrayals are always sinister, but the closer the betrayer, the greater the evil,” said the introduction to Michél’s lawsuit, which was obtained Wednesday by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2024

“If I have to choose between a displeased husband and living on a ladder in the sea with this betrayer, I’ll take the bitter man any day,” Kopiamu said, embracing Mama Nabai.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2023

The suspected betrayer was Wlodzimierz Les, a member of the Nazi-controlled local police.

From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2023

That night for the first time since our betrayer had a name, I slept deep and dreamlessly until the whistle summoned us to roll call.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom