Betrayal
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Betrayal
Betrayal (pronunciation: /bɪˈtreɪəl/) is the act of violating the trust or confidence that a person or entity has placed in another. It is often associated with acts of treachery, disloyalty, or deceit.
Etymology
The term "betrayal" originates from the Old French word "trair", which means "to hand over" or "to deliver". The prefix "be-" was added later, intensifying the meaning to "completely hand over" or "completely deliver".
Related Terms
- Treachery: The act of being disloyal or unfaithful, often in a deceptive manner.
- Deceit: The act of intentionally misleading or lying to someone.
- Disloyalty: The act of being unfaithful or not loyal to a person, group, or cause.
- Trust: The belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.
- Confidence: The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Betrayal
- Wikipedia's article - Betrayal
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