Vocabulary Spotlight
Betrayal
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: विश्वासघात (Vishwasghaat) – The act of betraying someone or something.
Pronunciation
[bih-trey-uhl]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Disloyalty – बेवफाई (bewafai)
Related Words
Dishonesty – बेईमानी (beimaani)
Word Origin
“Betrayal” Middle English aur Old French “betray” shabd se nikla hai, jiska arth tha dhokha dena ya trust todna.
– “Betrayal” originated from Middle English and Old French “betray,” meaning to deceive or break trust.
Word Family
Noun: Betrayal – विश्वासघात (vishwasghaat)
Verb: Betray – धोखा देना (dhokha dena)
Adjective: Betrayed – धोखा दिया गया (dhokha diya gaya)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne mitra ke trust ka betrayal kiya.
– He committed betrayal of his friend’s trust.
2. Yudh mein rajdroh aur betrayal ke karan sabhi ko saja mili.
– The war resulted in punishment for treason and betrayal.
Cultural Note
Bharatiya kahaniyon aur itihaas mein betrayal ka ek vishesh sthal hai, jaise Ramayan mein Vibhishan ka Ravan ke khilaaf jaana.
In Context
“Betrayal” shabd emotional aur political contexts mein aksar istemaal hota hai, jahan kisi bhi cheez ka trust todna ya gaddari karna prashnasheel hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Betrayal” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Betrayal” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?