traitor
intermediateB2/ˈtreɪtər/ · trai-tor
A person who betrays a friend, country, or principle.
Meanings
A person who betrays a friend, country, or principle.
ایک شخص جو دوست، ملک یا اصول کی خیانت کرتا ہے۔
غدار
ghaddar
Common Collocations
- political traitor
- traitor to the cause
- traitor in their midst
Example Sentences
He was labeled a traitor for his actions during the war.
جنگ کے دوران اس کے افعال کو غدار قرار دیا گیا۔
Jang ke doran is ke af'aal ko ghaddar qarar diya gaya.
Betraying one's country is often seen as the most heinous act of a traitor.
اپنے ملک سے غداری کرنا اکثر غدار کے سب سے بُرے عمل کے طور پر دیکھا جاتا ہے۔
Apne mulk se ghadari karna aksar ghaddar ke sab se bure amal ke tor par dekha jata hai.
The traitor was punished severely for his betrayal.
غدار کو اس کی خیانت کے لیے سخت سزا دی گئی۔
Ghaddar ko is ki khayanat ke liye sakht saza di gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a traitor as someone who 'trades' trust for betrayal.
Imagine a shadowy figure handing over a secret document to an enemy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غدار کی باتوں میں جوش نہیں ہوتا، جو چپ رہے وہ جھوٹا ہوتا ہے۔
Ghaddar ki baaton mein josh nahi hota, jo chup rahe woh jhootah hota hai.
The words of a traitor lack passion; he who remains silent is the true deceiver.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دھوکہ دینے والے کی زبان کمزور ہوتی ہے۔
Dhokha dene wale ki zuban kamzor hoti hai.
The tongue of a deceiver is weak.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "traditor" — one who hands over
First known use: 14th century
The term 'traitor' comes from the Latin word 'traditor' which means one who betrays or hands over. It has evolved over time to refer to anyone who betrays trust, especially in a political context.