Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

betrayer

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.35 in modern English

Syllables
be-tray-er
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Etymology

From betray + -er.

Inflected Forms

betrayers (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

practisant betray

Synonyms

backstabber double-crosser rat traitor two-timer betrayer cockatrice quisling ratter recreant renegade serpent

Antonyms

betrayee backstabbee loyalist

Rhymes With

they're player mayor prayer layer slayer surveyor bayer payer ayer sprayer purveyor

Questions

What does betrayer mean?
Someone who betrays, or reveals confidential information; a squealer or informer.
Where does betrayer come from?
From betray + -er.

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