B2
betrayal vs traitor
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| betrayalnoun/bɪˈtreɪ.əl/ | Meaning An act of hurting someone who trusts you, for example by telling their secrets or breaking a promise. | Goes with — | Example She felt a deep sense of betrayal when she learned her best friend had lied to her. |
| traitornoun/ˈtreɪ.tər/ | Meaning a person who is disloyal to their country, group or friends, especially by helping the enemy | Goes with branded a traitor | Example He was branded a traitor after he sold secrets to the enemy. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She felt a deep sense of when she learned her best friend had lied to her.