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🗡️betray

verb
/bɪˈtreɪ/
betoken Betrayal
betray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning betray synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison betray collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

Example Expressions

betray someone's trust

Synonyms

deceive, double-cross, expose, reveal, backstab, abandon
Entry 1
deceive, double-cross, expose, reveal, backstab
Entry 2
deceive, backstab, double-cross, abandon

Antonyms

loyal, support, protect, defend, be loyal
Entry 1
loyal, support, protect
Entry 2
support, defend, protect, be loyal

Collocations

betray trust, betray friend, betray confidence, betray someone, feel betrayed
Entry 1
betray trust, betray friend, betray confidence
Entry 2
betray trust, betray someone, feel betrayed, betray confidence

More Example Sentences

He struggles to trust people badly after a betrayal.

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