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traitors

NOUN

person who is disloyal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conspirator deserter hypocrite impostor informer renegade spy turncoat

STRONG

Judas apostate backslider betrayer deceiver defector double-crosser fink intriguer miscreant quisling rebel snake sneak snitch snitcher squealer tattletale traducer treasonist two-timer whistle-blower wolf

WEAK

Benedict Arnold back-stabber stool pigeon

Antonyms

WEAK

loyalist

Example Sentences

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The show — loosely based on the game Mafia — selects celebrities to be faithfuls and traitors, and the faithful must attempt to discover the traitors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Seven members of Iran's visiting football delegation competing in the Women's Asian Cup had sought sanctuary in Australia after they were branded "traitors" at home for refusing to sing the national anthem.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Less understood is the search for traitors and civilians caught in warzones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Rachel from Newry in Northern Ireland and Stephen were both chosen as traitors at the beginning and soon formed an alliance to stick together due to their "celtic connection".

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

He signals to the Dauntless traitors by the door, but there is no need.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth