Translation
betrayal, treachery, treason
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Word origin
From Latin traditio ('a handing over'), from tradere ('to hand over'). English 'treason' comes through the same French word, and 'tradition' from the same Latin noun.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- traditio
- English cognates
- treason, tradition
Grammar
Examples
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His betrayal cost his friends dearly.
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The betrayals of the war live on in people's memories.
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He was tried for treason.
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She sees a betrayal in his silence.
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A friend's betrayal hurts a great deal.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 11: trahison, timide, précisément and 7 more words.