betrayed; betraying; betrays
Definition of betray
1
: to lead astray
especially
: seduce
a nation betrayed into violence a teenager betrayed by a much older man
2
: to deliver to an enemy by treachery
was betrayed to the authorities by one of his students betraying one's own country
3
: to fail or desert especially in time of need
betrayed his family felt that she would be betraying her principles You've betrayed our trust.
: to prove false
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The first known use of betray was in the 13th century
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