traitorize

/ˈtreɪtɔːraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause someone to become a traitor or to act in a traitorous manner

“The country’s leader accused the politician of trying to traitorize the nation’s military personnel.”

2. verb

to act in a way that is disloyal or treacherous

“The company’s CEO was accused of trying to traitorize the business’s investors by hiding crucial financial information.”

Synonyms

  • betray
  • deceive
  • double-cross

Antonyms

  • loyalize
  • protect