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betray

[bih-trey] / bɪˈtreɪ /
VERB
be disloyal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abandon deceive forsake mislead seduce
STRONG
bluff cross delude desert finger jilt knife trick
WEAK
be unfaithful bite the hand that feeds you blow the whistle break faith break promise break trust break with commit treason deliver up double-cross go back on inform against inform on let down play Judas play false sell down the river sell out stab in the back take in turn in turn informer turn state's evidence walk out on
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist help stay
WEAK
be faithful be loyal be quiet defend hide keep secret protect support
VERB
divulge, expose information
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reveal
STRONG
disclose evince inform manifest show sing snitch spill squeal stool tattle tell uncover unmask
WEAK
blurt out dime fink on give away lay bare let slip make known rat on tell on turn in
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal cover hide withhold
WEAK
be faithful be loyal be quiet defend keep secret protect support

Example Sentences

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"We need to make sure we do not betray that trust and we need to deliver for the people of Sunderland and for Washington and Houghton," he said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Others tried to analyze the facial expressions in photos of top administration figures, looking for something disingenuous to betray acting or indicate a lack of real fear.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

“The only reason you don’t betray other people is for fear of being betrayed by them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"Our relations with Cuba are of a special nature... We can't just betray Cuba, it's completely out of the question, we can't leave it to its fate."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I leaned against a knobbly pine sticky with sap that matted the back of my head to the bark and watched the sky betray me into navy.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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