bedivere

/ˈbɛdɪvɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A surname of the legendary British hero Sir Bedivere, and also a given name.

“In the Arthurian legend, Sir Bedivere is a loyal knight who returns Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake.”

2. verb

To betray or desert, especially in a time of need.

“He felt guilty for bedivering his friends in their time of crisis.”

Synonyms

  • betray
  • desert

Antonyms

  • faithful
  • loyal