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How to pronounce traitorous

adjectiveC1
TRAYderuhs

/ˈtʰɹeɪ.ɾɚ.əs/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Showing betrayal or disloyalty toward a person, group, or country.

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Meanings & examples

adjectiveformalless common

Showing betrayal or disloyalty toward a person, group, or country.

The soldiers were accused of a traitorous act.

Common phrases & grammar

traitorous act · traitorous behavior