HyperDic: benedict_arnold

English > 1 sense of the expression Benedict Arnold:
NOUNperson Benedict Arnold, ArnoldUnited States general and traitor in the American Revolution
English > Benedict Arnold: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801).
SynonymArnold
Instance ofgeneral, full generalA general officer of the highest rank
traitor, treasonistsomeone who betrays his country by committing treason
SpanishBenedict Arnold
CatalanBenedict Arnold

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