裏切り者 — 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.
- 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
裏切り者 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.
- traitor (by extension) One who betrays any confidence or trust.
- turncoat A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.
traitor — full definition
- noun A person who betrays their country, cause, or the trust placed in them.
- noun Someone who betrays a friend, group, or confidence more generally.