Definition of Betrayer

1. Noun. One who reveals confidential information in return for money.

Exact synonyms: Blabber, Informer, Rat, Squealer
Specialized synonyms: Canary, Fink, Sneak, Sneaker, Snitch, Snitcher, Stool Pigeon, Stoolie, Stoolpigeon, Copper's Nark, Nark, Grass, Supergrass
Generic synonyms: Informant, Source
Derivative terms: Betray, Betray, Blab, Blabber, Inform, Rat, Squeal

2. Noun. A person who says one thing and does another.
Exact synonyms: Double-crosser, Double-dealer, Traitor, Two-timer
Generic synonyms: Beguiler, Cheat, Cheater, Deceiver, Slicker, Trickster
Specialized synonyms: Judas
Derivative terms: Betray, Double Cross

Definition of Betrayer

1. n. One who, or that which, betrays.

Definition of Betrayer

1. Noun. Someone who betrays, or reveals confidential information; a squealer or informer. ¹

2. Noun. A double-crosser. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Betrayer

1. one that betrays [n -S] - See also: betrays

Lexicographical Neighbors of Betrayer

betony
betook
betorn
betoss
betossed
betosses
betossing
betow
betpakdalite
betrap
betray
betrayable
betrayal
betrayals
betrayed
betrayer (current term)
betrayers
betrayest
betrayeth
betraying
betrayingly
betrayment
betrayments
betrays
betread
betreads
betrend
betrim
betrimmed
betrimming

Literary usage of Betrayer

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass (1855)
"Several circumstances seemed to point SANDY out, as our betrayer. His entire knowledge of our plans—his participation in them—his withdrawal from us—his ..."

2. Memoirs of Napoleon, His Court and Family by Laure Junot Abrantès (1854)
"My mother's illness and long convalescence—My brother and a porter—Watching and supper—The bath a betrayer—Scene of burglary by night—Terrible ..."

3. A Brief Historical Relation of State Affairs, from September 1678 to April 1714 by Narcissus Luttrell (1857)
"... they never knew any colour he has to chuse both: they call him a betrayer of their rights, and are resolved to pursue the utmost remedy the law affords; ..."

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