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traitorous

Pronunciation: [ˈtreɪtərəs]

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Learn how to use traitorous in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “betrayal”

(adjective) when someone is disloyal or unfaithful, especially to someone they should be loyal to. It's like when a friend tells your secret to someone else, which is not very nice at all.

Example

He was honored for his bravery, but some whispered that his actions were traitorous to the group.

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She was never traitorous; she always supported her friends no matter what.

Example

Why do you think some people call his behavior traitorous?

Context: “politics”

(adjective) referring to actions that betray a country or government. If someone works against their own country, it’s considered traitorous.

Example

The spy was captured and charged with traitorous acts against the nation.

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The loyal citizen never engaged in traitorous behavior, always proud of his country.

Example

What kind of actions are usually seen as traitorous in a nation?

How to pronounce traitorous

Pronunciation: [ˈtreɪtərəs]

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