Synonyms of betrayed

betrayed

verb

past tense of betray

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crossed
• double-crossed
• sold (out)
• backstabbed
• stabbed in the back
• shopped
• sold down the river
• two-timed
• went back on
• gave away
• informed (on)
• peached
• snitched (on)
• told (on)
• turned in
• split (on)
• ratted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protected
• saved
• defended
• guarded
• stood by
• shielded
• safeguarded

2

as in revealed

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

his face betrayed his exasperation with his nosy neighbor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revealed
• displayed
• showed
• demonstrated
• exposed
• manifested
• communicated
• evinced
• declared
• sounded
• gave away
• disclosed
• announced
• uncovered
• proclaimed
• bared
• aired
• advertised
• publicized
• blazed
• uncloaked
• bespoke
• unbosomed
• trumpeted
• broadcast
• projected
• placarded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misrepresented
• distorted
• twisted
• belied
• falsified
• disguised
• camouflaged
• concealed
• hid
• obscured
• covered
• whitewashed
• garbled
• veiled
• masked
• occluded
• varnished
• gilded
• glossed (over)
• counterfeited

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tempted
• seduced
• lured
• persuaded
• enticed
• beguiled
• allured
• baited
• decoyed
• solicited
• led on
• trapped
• fascinated
• enchanted
• inveigled
• drew in
• entrapped
• ensnared
• enmeshed
• snowed
• charmed
• captivated
• tangled
• meshed
• caught
• snared
• bewitched
• roped (in)
• magnetized
• wiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warned
• cautioned
• alerted
• drove (away or off)
• turned away
• forewarned
• repulsed
• warded (off)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of betrayed

Rumors abounded that Portman, who has met Cusk and recommended one of her books for her book club, felt betrayed. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026

For the difficult and dangerous business of selling secrets—the challenge of finding a buyer, the constant fear of getting betrayed or entrapped—BlackNet would do what eBay did for the garage sale. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Linney’s Guardian tries to draw out some resentment from her new candidate, but John expresses (or feigns) sympathy for Hal, who was betrayed by his father figure Sinestro, an experience John likens to his own complicated upbringing. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Moments after Adam leaves, Sig shares that he feels betrayed by Adam’s decision to leave. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Speaking after Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Fulham on Monday, manager Xabi Alonso betrayed some weariness at the lack of closure. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The council’s decision had left tenants at the property feeling betrayed. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

For those that know the Good Book, Matthias replaced Judas as a disciple after the latter betrayed Jesus. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

The grief Sophie’s family has experienced is similar to post-traumatic stress, DeLeon notes, and feeling unheard or betrayed by law enforcement can only compound those emotions. — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026