"betrayer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: betrayers [plural]
Rhymes: -eɪə(ɹ) Etymology: betray + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|betray|er|id2=agent noun}} betray + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} betrayer (plural betrayers)
  1. Someone who betrays, or reveals confidential information; a squealer or informer. Wikipedia link: betrayer Categories (topical): People Synonyms: backstabber, double-crosser, rat, traitor, two-timer

Inflected forms

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