petturi — meaning in English
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English meaning
- backstabber noun Someone who betrays a friend or colleague who trusted them, usually behind their back.
- defector noun A person who abandons their country, party, or cause to join an opposing side.
- rat noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
- rook noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.
- traitor noun A person who betrays their country, cause, or the trust placed in them.
Senses
petturi is used for these senses in English:
- backstabber A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.
- defector One who defects.
- rat (informal) A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.
- rook A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.
- traitor (by extension) One who betrays any confidence or trust.