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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2
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
The budget stalemate has intensified as Democrats feel betrayed by earlier spending cuts that Republicans passed on party lines.
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Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Jones betrayed few nerves Sunday.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
When asked why Titball betrayed Quarles, Benson only had one answer.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The memo sparked a broad backlash from even longtime Trump supporters, who felt betrayed after officials like Patel and Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino had long played a role in spreading the conspiracy theories and pushing for the documents’ release in the first place.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Backers of the recall say Engardio betrayed his constituents by going back on support for a compromise that would have kept the highway open to vehicles during the week and banned them on weekends.
—Janie Har, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
But some Titans betrayed their own.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS FRIENDSHIP SHATTERED – Rosie O'Donnell says she 'felt betrayed' by Ellen DeGeneres' painful snub.
—FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The shame falls on the person who betrayed me.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Jones betrayed few nerves Sunday.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
When asked why Titball betrayed Quarles, Benson only had one answer.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The memo sparked a broad backlash from even longtime Trump supporters, who felt betrayed after officials like Patel and Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino had long played a role in spreading the conspiracy theories and pushing for the documents’ release in the first place.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Backers of the recall say Engardio betrayed his constituents by going back on support for a compromise that would have kept the highway open to vehicles during the week and banned them on weekends.
—Janie Har, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
But some Titans betrayed their own.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS FRIENDSHIP SHATTERED – Rosie O'Donnell says she 'felt betrayed' by Ellen DeGeneres' painful snub.
—FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The shame falls on the person who betrayed me.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrayed
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At the same time, by backing Kimmel, Disney has angered a vocal group of conservatives who feel that the host crossed a bridge too far in his political commentary.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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That was a line that was never supposed to be crossed, Led Zeppelin appearing in Rolling Stone.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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The company revealed that the first prototype of the new StormBreaker was launched using a commercial off-the-shelf rocket motor.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Previous reporting by The Current and ProPublica revealed that was due to glitches in the digital platform people must use to enroll, chronic understaffing in the state agency charged with enrollment help and a maze of bureaucratic red tape.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maybe you’re feeling tempted to splurge on something fun, but are somehow reminded of bills or savings goals.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Once those reserves are exhausted, China may be tempted to broker a deal to buy American soybeans, but those hopes may wither when the Southern Hemisphere's harvest season begins early next year.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He had been double-crossed by Guzmán López, who was also on the plane and had been arranging his surrender for some time.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rheinmetall also displayed partnered weapons and rapid-response systems during the event.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The images are part of her Immediate Family series that has been displayed for over 30 years.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Janet and Brad are put in separate rooms and both are seduced in the night by a shape-shifting Frank – in Janet's case, losing her virginity.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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These two energies seduced me to find womxn who, through their artistic work, were open to rebellious acts such as publishing art books on essential topics.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Before the outbreak this year, state records showed that Arizona did not have more than 46 measles cases in a year since 1991, according to the newspaper.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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As of Thursday morning, open-source maritime tracking websites showed the Pushpa sailing southwest through the North Sea toward the English Channel, with its eventual destination listed as Vadinar in India.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The town dates back to the 1860s, when Union Pacific's nearby coal deposits lured thousands of immigrant laborers to the mines and railyards as the company neared the completion of the transcontinental railroad.—
Jenna McMurtry,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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But the couple find themselves back in purgatory once again after Usagi is lured back by the chance to see her late father.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Betrayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrayed. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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