Verräter — 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.
- quisling noun A traitor who collaborates with the enemy.
- rat noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
- snake noun A long, legless reptile that moves by slithering, some species of which are venomous.
- snitch verb To inform on someone, often betraying a friend or group.
- traitor noun A person who betrays their country, cause, or the trust placed in them.
- turncoat noun A person who betrays their former group, cause, or allegiance to join the opposing side.
Senses
Verräter 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.
- quisling (pejorative) A traitor who collaborates with the enemy. [from 1940]
- rat (informal) A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.
- snake (figurative) A person who acts deceitfully for personal or social gain; a treacherous person.
- snitch (slang) An informer, one who betrays their group.
- traitor (by extension) One who betrays any confidence or trust.
- turncoat To act as a turncoat; to betray