betrayed

Example Sentences

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Besides, Ahmad’s sister told him later that his voice had betrayed his fear.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 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

Now, Acevedo said, she feels betrayed by a settlement that ignores Hispanic consumers like her.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

“If you’re feeling helpless, if you’re feeling hopeless, if you’re feeling betrayed, if you’re feeling frustrated, if you’re feeling angry — I mean, I know I’ve been,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The collective gasp Moss’s friends couldn’t smother betrayed their escape, and the cop turned to see them slipping away.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro