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traitorous

[trey-ter-uhs] / ˈtreɪ tər əs /


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"I couldn't go back on my word to you," Stephen told Rachel after voting for Jack - meaning the traitorous pair stormed to victory after going undetected together through the series, sharing the £95,750 prize.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Watching Madix's traitorous bestie Raquel Leviss display loyalty for the cameras transformed the viewing experience, driving home the artificiality of reality TV relationships.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2023

Kai A. Ealy offers a puissant portrayal of Oedipus’ traitorous son Polynecies and Jason Huysman, donning a white suit and cruelly manipulative demeanor, makes a vivid impression as Creon.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2023

A common plotline, Mr. Zwetsloot says, is imperialist Japanese returning to Korea to assist Americans by reactivating traitorous spy nets.

From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2023

“These are amazing,” she said a little too loudly, hoping to distract her own brain from its traitorous thoughts.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon