benedict arnold

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Noun benedict arnold has 1 sense

Arnold, Benedict Arnold - United States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801)
--₁ is a kind of general, full general; traitor, treasonist

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Benedict Arnold

Noun

Sense 1:

American military officer who served during the Revolutionary War but later defected to the British army.

Sample sentence:

Benedict Arnold was once hailed as a hero, but his name has become synonymous with treason.

Verb

Sense 1:

To betray or deceive someone or something.

Sample sentence:

He benedictarnolded his closest friend by revealing their secret to everyone.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Referring to someone who betrays or deceives others.

Sample sentence:

The benedictarnold soldier was quickly identified and treated with suspicion.