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noun
(THE ACT OF BETRAYING SOMEONE)
His betrayal was shocking. - Sein Verrat war schockierend.
The betrayal led to serious consequences. - Der Verrat führte zu ernsthaften Konsequenzen.
(THE CRIME OF BETRAYING ONE'S COUNTRY)
His betrayal was seen as treason. - Sein Verrat wurde als Hochverrat angesehen.
Treason is severely punished in many countries. - Hochverrat wird in vielen Ländern hart bestraft.