1
as in crossing
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 revealing
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his face betrayed his exasperation with his nosy neighbor
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3
as in seducing
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 betraying
In the finale, Grasso gets a chance to redeem himself, betraying the Dark Hearts and racing into the woods to rescue Maeve, a young woman being targeted by the biker gang, all while bleeding from a bullet wound of his own.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
To this end, Cucinelli urged the independent players to tap into the online commerce without betraying their identity of exclusivity and desirability, subtly reprimanding those who embraced the gray market outright.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Sometimes, Wyeth’s work was described as bourgeois, betraying a desire for black ease and affluence, trading in a corrosive and politically dubious desire to see black people rich or at the very least in luxurious settings.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Instead, the character is last seen getting blasted backwards after being shot with a lightning gun by Tank (Marcus Chong) for betraying and killing almost all of their crew.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Then later, after Flores had died, the litigation accuses Freedman of publicly defending himself by betraying attorney-client confidences and misrepresenting the merits of Flores’ own case in the media.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
They will be accused of being finance-first and football-second, of betraying tradition.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Colleagues accused him of betraying philosophy; the Prussian state drove him into exile.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Bivins would end up betraying Villar when FBI agents persuaded him to call the roofer on July 15, 2024, on their burner cellphones.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
To this end, Cucinelli urged the independent players to tap into the online commerce without betraying their identity of exclusivity and desirability, subtly reprimanding those who embraced the gray market outright.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Sometimes, Wyeth’s work was described as bourgeois, betraying a desire for black ease and affluence, trading in a corrosive and politically dubious desire to see black people rich or at the very least in luxurious settings.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Instead, the character is last seen getting blasted backwards after being shot with a lightning gun by Tank (Marcus Chong) for betraying and killing almost all of their crew.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Then later, after Flores had died, the litigation accuses Freedman of publicly defending himself by betraying attorney-client confidences and misrepresenting the merits of Flores’ own case in the media.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
They will be accused of being finance-first and football-second, of betraying tradition.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Colleagues accused him of betraying philosophy; the Prussian state drove him into exile.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Bivins would end up betraying Villar when FBI agents persuaded him to call the roofer on July 15, 2024, on their burner cellphones.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betraying
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The bold claims crossing her desk would be enough to make many people a bit jaded.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches anytime as needed to maintain good airflow and to let more light reach the inner branches and fruits.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Interestingly enough, the tumulus represents a meeting of Roman and Celtic traditions, though, by the looks of it, this funerary monument, possibly attached to a stately though unknown elite, was a symbolic gesture, piquing intrigue and revealing a slice of Roman life rarely seen.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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Restaurant management software company Toast recently released its 2025 Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey, revealing that improving profitability was the top concern for operators headed into next year.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Conveniently, two beautiful young strangers (Ana de Armas, Lorenza Izzo) come by late one stormy night, inviting themselves in and quickly seducing him.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
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Here are some of the less invasive procedures seducing Hollywood, as well as some of their most sought-after practitioners.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Spanning two stories, the primary dwelling is introduced via a soaring entry foyer displaying large windows and a massive matchstick chandelier.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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One of the biggest issues is the lack of confidence this Florida State team is displaying.—
D’Joumbarey Moreau,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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Pricing must stay fair enough for casual fans yet tempting enough for collectors.—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Our moments of uncanny convergence—like bumping into an old flame at the exact right (or wrong) time—function like indulgences did in the days of Martin Luther, tempting us in the promise of paradise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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But for all the president’s demands, his leverage over Beijing is showing cracks as the Chinese economy continues to go from strength to strength.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gas prices are viewed as an important economic indicator, although lower prices don’t guarantee a booming economy, and recent news and data points are showing an economy in which wealthy Americans appear to be spending freely, while poorer households seem to be pulling back.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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However, the Spanish fashion brand — somewhat of an outsider — has found a good recipe for luring young customers in store.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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His friends soon came to help, and, after about two hours of luring the kitten with wet cat food, the group finally got him out of the walls and took him to the veterinarian.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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This project is writing a new chapter in the harmonious coexistence of manufacturing and nature, demonstrating a replicable model for the industry worldwide.—
Sunny Tan,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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Trust comes not from claiming perfection but from demonstrating integrity.—
Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Betraying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betraying. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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