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BETRAYING

(verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Betraying.

Betraying - 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)

Betraying - as a noun

Betrayal

Example Sentences

"He is a betraying friend who constantly spreads rumors about others."
"The betraying smile on her face revealed her true intentions."
"She wore a betraying expression that showed she had been crying."
"The betraying text messages proved his involvement in the scandal."
"His betraying actions spoke louder than his empty words."
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Word Game Points

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

BETRAYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is BETRAYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, betraying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BETRAYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is BETRAYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, betraying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BETRAYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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