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BETRAYED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Betrayed.

How to pronounce betrayed:

US

Betrayed - 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 betrayed his best friend by spreading rumors about him."
"She felt deeply betrayed when her partner cheated on her."
"The spy betrayed his country by leaking classified information."
"I trusted him with my secret, but he betrayed my confidence."
"The employee betrayed his boss by stealing company secrets."
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Word Game Points

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

BETRAYED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is BETRAYED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, betrayed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BETRAYED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is BETRAYED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, betrayed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BETRAYED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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