Synonyms & related words for betrayer

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of betrayer — including traitor, informer, turncoat, quisling, squealer, deceiver. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to betrayer

Explore words related to betrayer — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include traitorous, backstabber, betrayal, betraying, traitorousness, recreant, betrayed, recreancy. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for betrayer

Common synonyms for betrayer include traitor, informer, turncoat, quisling, squealer, deceiver, conspirator, snitch — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does betrayer come from?

The word betrayer breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root tray-, from Latin trado (“hand over”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.