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Betrayer (Noun)

Meaning 1

One who reveals confidential information in return for money.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The company fired John after discovering he was a betrayer who sold their trade secrets to a competitor for a hefty sum.
  • She was shocked to learn that her former business partner was a betrayer who had been secretly sharing their confidential data with a rival firm.
  • The government agent was accused of being a betrayer for leaking classified information to the press in exchange for a large payment.
  • The company's security team worked tirelessly to identify the betrayer who had been selling their sensitive information to a cybercrime group.
  • After being caught, the betrayer claimed he had been in deep financial trouble and saw selling the confidential information as an easy way out.

Synonyms

  • Informer
  • Squealer
  • Blabber
  • Rat

Hypernyms

  • Informant

Hyponyms

  • Snitcher
  • Fink
  • Stool Pigeon
  • Stoolie
  • Stoolpigeon
  • Sneaker
  • Supergrass
  • Canary
  • Nark
  • Sneak

Related Words

  • Betray (verb)

Meaning 2

A person who says one thing and does another.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Two-timer
  • Double-crosser
  • Traitor
  • Double-dealer

Hypernyms

  • Deceiver
  • Slicker
  • Cheat
  • Cheater
  • Beguiler

Hyponyms

  • Judas

Related Words

  • Betray (verb)
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