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BETRAY

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Betray.

How to pronounce betray:

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Betray - as a verb

Reveal unintentionally

Example: "Her smile betrayed her true feelings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bewray

Deliver to an enemy by treachery

Example: "Judas sold jesus"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sell
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cozendeceivedeludelead on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake

Example: "His sense of smell failed him this time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fail

Be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage

Example: "She cheats on her husband"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheatcheat onwander
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cozendeceivedeludelead on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give away information about somebody

Example: "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
denouncegive awaygrassratshopsnitchstagtell on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause someone to believe an untruth

Example: "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deceivelead astray
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misinformmislead
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He felt deeply betrayed by his best friend's actions."
"She couldn't believe her husband would betray her trust."
"The spy was afraid of being betrayed by his fellow agents."
"He promised never to betray his loyalty to his team."
"The student who cheated on the exam betrayed the teacher's trust."
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Word Game Points

Is BETRAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, betray is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BETRAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BETRAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, betray is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BETRAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BETRAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, betray is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BETRAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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