traitor

noun

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There are 2 syllables in the word traitor.

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trai · tor

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Definition of traitor:

traitor (noun):: a person who betrays friends, country, a cause, etc.; someone who betrays his country by committing treason.; one who betrays another's trust or is false to an obligation or duty

Synonyms for traitor:

apostate

back-stabber

backstabber

betrayer

collaborationist

collaborator

conspirator

criminal

crook

deceiver

defector

deserter

double-crosser

double-dealer

felon

fifth columnist

fizgig

informant

informer

judas

miscreant

outlaw

quisling

renegade

saboteur

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Antonyms for traitor:

adherent

advocate

chauvinist

defender

devotee

follower

jingo

jingoist

lover of your country

loyalist

nationalist

partisan

patriot

patrioteer

proponent

proud citizen

stalwart

statesperson

superpatriot

supporter

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