1
as in crossed
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
childhood friends of movie stars often betray them by telling their secrets to the supermarket tabloids
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as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his face betrayed his exasperation with his nosy neighbor
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as in tempted
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
she was betrayed by a false show of friendship into covering up the crime
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Recent Examples of betrayed
After posting no fewer than 28 points through the first three quarters, offense betrayed the Hornets in the fourth, when they were outscored 26-17.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
And royal author Robert Jobson thinks the King feels betrayed by revelations from the Epstein Files.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
This causes a rift within the family, particularly angering the eldest son, Erik, who feels deeply betrayed.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Musk sued the company, claiming that CEO Sam Altman and others betrayed the nonprofit’s mission in pursuit of profit in a case that will go to trial in California.
—Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Only when she is betrayed by a servant do the suitors discover the ruse.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The truth is, Billy came onto the scene in the first season as somebody who felt scorned and betrayed by a big PR firm, who passed him over for a promotion.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
Many Iranians who had cheered on the offensive as an opportunity to oust the regime felt betrayed.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
On August 14, 1595, Amador was betrayed by five lieutenants, who captured him and handed him over to the city of São Tomé.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
And royal author Robert Jobson thinks the King feels betrayed by revelations from the Epstein Files.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
This causes a rift within the family, particularly angering the eldest son, Erik, who feels deeply betrayed.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Musk sued the company, claiming that CEO Sam Altman and others betrayed the nonprofit’s mission in pursuit of profit in a case that will go to trial in California.
—Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Only when she is betrayed by a servant do the suitors discover the ruse.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The truth is, Billy came onto the scene in the first season as somebody who felt scorned and betrayed by a big PR firm, who passed him over for a promotion.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
Many Iranians who had cheered on the offensive as an opportunity to oust the regime felt betrayed.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
On August 14, 1595, Amador was betrayed by five lieutenants, who captured him and handed him over to the city of São Tomé.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrayed
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The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index was down more than 6% on the month and crossed into correction territory from its January peak.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Faith in Action noted that the effort was aided by the four Republicans who crossed party lines.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The winner will be honored on the Fort Worth All-Area Team, which will be revealed Monday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The imaging revealed some thickening in my breast tissue, which can indicate anything from an infection or cyst to (rarely) cancer.—
Jillian Wager,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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Greta is so flummoxed by this gorgeous creature standing before her that she's tempted to genuflect and kiss her hand instead of shaking it.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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You may be tempted to leap ahead — stay strong!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Play Dirty, Wahlberg stars a career criminal named Parker, who’s double-crossed by a member of his team after a robbery.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Iranians didn’t, however, get to escape with the bearings that would help kick off their nuclear program because the show’s protagonist, Ben Edwards (played by Taylor Kitsch), and the surviving espionage members of Haverford’s team found out that their leader had double-crossed them.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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About 20 relatives and friends of the sergeant have filled three center courtroom gallery benches during the trial, including when prosecutors displayed five autopsy photos to the jury.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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For Gulf economies, being dollar-pegged remains a major risk on the inflation front, Iqbal said, adding that traditional safe havens — namely gold — have displayed characteristics more akin to a risk asset, shaped by the strengthening dollar and rising interest rate expectations.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tommy disburses stuffings and sauces to hungry locals as the GIs seduced their grandmothers with Camels and nylon stockings.—
Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The craft, once passed down through generations, is now facing the reality that fewer young people—seduced by high-flying, big-city office jobs—are interested in toiling in its timeworn factories.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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An hour and a half later, a person in the chat uploaded another photo, which showed several members of the group standing alongside Felder and his sign.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Astros catcher Christian Vazquez nonetheless challenged, and the replay showed the pitch to be a couple inches out of the zone.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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Diaz converted 28 of 31 save chances last season before the Dodgers lured him away with a $69 million, three-year deal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Legend says mermaid sirens lured sailors here.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Betrayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrayed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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