betray

Example Sentences

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If Borgli’s film is to be believed, we only really begin to understand someone when they betray our trust.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But they generally ask questions, rather than answer them, careful not to betray future policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The element of the finale that struck the audience was more than likely the cliff-hanger of whether either traitor would betray each other to take home the £97,750 prize, or would they split it?

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

"You can betray the people, but not your father."

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

"My limit is that I will not betray anyone who worked for me," he insisted.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau