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betray

verb

/bɪˈtreɪ/

Meaning

to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets

to be disloyal to someone or reveal something in violation of trust

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

betray someone's trust

deceive, backstab, double-cross, abandon, expose, reveal

Entry 1

deceive, backstab, double-cross, abandon

Entry 2

deceive, double-cross, expose, reveal, backstab

support, defend, protect, be loyal, loyal

Entry 1

support, defend, protect, be loyal

Entry 2

loyal, support, protect

betray trust, betray someone, feel betrayed, betray confidence, betray friend

Entry 1

betray trust, betray someone, feel betrayed, betray confidence

Entry 2

betray trust, betray friend, betray confidence

make (something) clear; explain.

to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.

to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money

to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing