traitor (Meaning)

Wordnet

traitor (n)

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

a person who says one thing and does another

Webster

traitor (n.)

Hence, one who betrays any confidence or trust; a betrayer.

One who violates his allegiance and betrays his country; one guilty of treason; one who, in breach of trust, delivers his country to an enemy, or yields up any fort or place intrusted to his defense, or surrenders an army or body of troops to the enemy, unless when vanquished; also, one who takes arms and levies war against his country; or one who aids an enemy in conquering his country. See Treason.

Webster

traitor (a.)

Traitorous.

Webster

traitor (v. t.)

To act the traitor toward; to betray; to deceive.

traitor Sentence Examples

  1. Benedict Arnold was branded a traitor for betraying the American cause.
  2. The traitorous spy sold sensitive information to the enemy, putting national security at risk.
  3. The man was found guilty of treason and executed for his treacherous actions.
  4. History remembers Judas Iscariot as the ultimate traitor.
  5. The traitor's motives remain a mystery, sparking speculation and debate.
  6. The citizens were horrified to discover that one of their own had become a traitor.
  7. The traitorous general's defection left the army vulnerable and weakened.
  8. The traitor's conscience eventually got the better of him, and he confessed his betrayal.
  9. The traitor's family and friends were devastated by his treasonous actions.
  10. The nation was shocked and betrayed by the actions of the traitorous politician.

FAQs About the word traitor

someone who betrays his country by committing treason, a person who says one thing and does anotherHence, one who betrays any confidence or trust; a betrayer.,

betrayer, snake, double-crosser, Judas, conspirator, renegade, informant, informer,turncoat, quisling

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Benedict Arnold was branded a traitor for betraying the American cause.

The traitorous spy sold sensitive information to the enemy, putting national security at risk.

The man was found guilty of treason and executed for his treacherous actions.

History remembers Judas Iscariot as the ultimate traitor.