traitorous
Pronunciation: [ˈtreɪtərəs]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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