betrayal. be-tray-al /bəˈtrāəl,bēˈtrāəl/ the action of betraying one's clan, a group, or a cat; treachery. "the betrayal by the cats of their clan." *** this is what i have been living through, betrayal. it lurks around every corner, its disgusting, revolting scent causing anyone to gag. how was i betrayed? you see, i'm blind. my clan thinks blindness is a weakness. they have promised to shelter me, treat me equally, but of course, they have not. why? it's simple, betrayal.