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

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

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

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