Synonyms for
Traitors
Definition
A person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- list of traitors
- accused of being traitors
- traitors to the cause
- enemy traitors
- caught traitors
- convicted traitors
- identifying traitors
Word family
Usage note
The word 'traitors' carries a strong negative connotation, implying a severe breach of trust and loyalty. It is often used in contexts of war, politics, or betrayal of a group.
Example sentences
- The traitors sold out their country for personal gain.
- She felt like a traitor for telling her friend's secret.
- The group of rebels were betrayed by one of their own traitors.
- The spy was caught and revealed as a traitor to his country.
- The traitor was punished for his disloyalty.
Quotes
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
"The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil." - Hannah Arendt
"The only thing worse than a liar is a liar that's also a hypocrite!" - Tennessee Williams