Brin-Jonathan Butler

Rigondeaux was Cuba's answer to Bobby Fischer who transformed into a kind of Lee Harvey Oswald traitorous creature in that society. He escaped on a smuggler's boat and toppled one of the best fighters in the world in 2013 with his obliteration of Nonito Donaire at Radio City Music Hall. He made it look so easy, his career has never recovered.

American Journalist

Jimmy Carter

Unfortunately, after Sept. 11, there was an outburst in America of intense suffering and patriotism, and the Bush administration was very shrewd and effective in painting anyone who disagreed with the policies as unpatriotic or even traitorous.

American President

Han Fei

A filial son to his father can be a traitorous subject to his ruler.

Chinese Philosopher

Use 'traitorous' to express strong negative feelings about someone's disloyalty.

Negative Emotion

'Traitorous' implies a betrayal of trust in a serious context, such as politics or relationships.

Not Just Betrayal

The term often relates to betrayal in a high-stakes situation, not minor disloyalties.

Context Specific

 Here, my lady. Tell me, is it true? Are you with child? Are you with child? Yes, my lady. Traitorous.