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
Subsequent reporting showed how Maduro loyalists infiltrated the training camps of the would-be liberators and betrayed their cause, leading to the execution of six leaders and capture of dozens of insurgents.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
In a 6-4 vote, the Clovis, California, native was voted out by the original Hina tribe, plus his former tribemates Sage Ahrens-Nichols and Jawan Pitts, who betrayed their original alliance by not voting for Steven Ramm.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Ryan’s stepfather sat quietly, appearing shocked and betrayed.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The group, originally led by Seth Rollins, brutally betrayed him, which was used to write Rollins off television after an injury forced him to vacate the World Heavyweight Championship.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The final score betrayed the gap that persisted throughout much of the game, with the Giants’ quick offensive drives in the fourth quarter narrowing the final tally.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The People’s Republic of China, founded as a beacon of Communism, betrayed the ideals of its initial formation and revolution.
—Shadi Hamid, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
This has led many to feel disillusioned with, even betrayed by, the very system that promised to set them up for success and stability.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Ashley is completely betrayed, having lost both her daughter and a friend.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
In a 6-4 vote, the Clovis, California, native was voted out by the original Hina tribe, plus his former tribemates Sage Ahrens-Nichols and Jawan Pitts, who betrayed their original alliance by not voting for Steven Ramm.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Ryan’s stepfather sat quietly, appearing shocked and betrayed.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The group, originally led by Seth Rollins, brutally betrayed him, which was used to write Rollins off television after an injury forced him to vacate the World Heavyweight Championship.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The final score betrayed the gap that persisted throughout much of the game, with the Giants’ quick offensive drives in the fourth quarter narrowing the final tally.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The People’s Republic of China, founded as a beacon of Communism, betrayed the ideals of its initial formation and revolution.
—Shadi Hamid, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
This has led many to feel disillusioned with, even betrayed by, the very system that promised to set them up for success and stability.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Ashley is completely betrayed, having lost both her daughter and a friend.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrayed
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O’Neill was a loyal Democrat but crossed the aisle to work with Republicans like Ronald Reagan.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, there is no evidence that the two have ever crossed paths.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The season 2 finale introduced a dizzying cheating scandal that revealed even more cracks in the ever-cratering friend group.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their excavations revealed no signs of a social hierarchy, such as statues of specific individuals.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As temperatures around the state continue to drop, you may be tempted to crank up your thermostat to battle the cold.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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That way, you aren’t tempted to doze on the couch or adult bed with the baby in your arms.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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Brown said the store is in a small car port attached to the garage, and the produce is displayed on tables and in refrigerated cases.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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As both a player and in his post-playing career, Craig has displayed an ability to elevate those around him.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Farrell plays John, the ambitious and chatty servant who is seduced by the mistress of the house (Jessica Chastain), as a nervous bundle of energy who becomes more agonized and frantic over the course of the film.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Countless service members were seduced by the region’s beauty and fair weather and chose to settle here.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Granted, the sample size was very small, but Suzuki showed the team enough to trust in him moving forward.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Drone footage showed catastrophic flooding that turned streets into rivers, submerged homes and overturned cars as Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, dumped more than a month’s worth of rain in only 24 hours in some areas.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Police were dispatched to the scene and the owner eventually lured the pet back down to the ground by bribing it with a cookie.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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By late January, the last four escapees were recaptured after being lured back into captivity by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Betrayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrayed. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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