betrayer

English

Etymology

Etymology tree

English betray

Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂

Proto-Indo-European *-os?

Proto-Indo-European *-o-

Proto-Indo-European *-so-

Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂so-

Proto-Indo-European *-yós

Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂s(i)yós

Proto-Italic *-āsijos

Proto-Italic *-āsios

Latin -āriusnom.

Latin -āriusbor.

Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz

Proto-West Germanic *-ārī

Old English -ere

Middle English -ere

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Latin -ārius

Old French -ierbor.

Middle English -er

English -er

English betrayer

From betray + -er.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪə(ɹ)

Noun

betrayer (plural betrayers)

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

   Synonyms: backstabber, double-crosser, rat, traitor, two-timer; see also Thesaurus:betrayer

   Antonym: betrayee

Translations

traitor — see traitor

Anagrams

• rebetray, teaberry