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

Wojnarowicz’s words are immediate and unpolished and affecting, even when he feels betrayed by their limitations. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Some of them felt betrayed by Platner himself, while others don’t believe the accusations against him, find the timing suspicious or think there was more to the story. — Margie Cullen, USA Today, 29 July 2026

When Yeong-gwang dies during his and Agent Kim’s first mission to South Korea, betrayed by the North Korean agency that sent them, Agent Kim takes on the moniker. — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026

For British cycling, however, results betrayed a little lack of depth. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Debbie, named after Coates’ mother, feels betrayed by Judith and her husband, who is involved in shady dealings with an Albanian gang. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

This year’s price hike for longtime customers is bound to impact some of the same customers who felt betrayed by the 2024 end of the lifetime price lock. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Hollis and Gigi both loved Matthew, and they were also both betrayed by him. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Yaman stars as Hasan Balaban, a warrior betrayed by his own blood who finds refuge in a small village and becomes a protector to its people. — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026