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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as in revealing
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his face betrayed his exasperation with his nosy neighbor
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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
The West is betraying 'liberal values' for a genocidal fascist foreign government.
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Anhelina Shamlii, CBS News, 1 June 2026
But since then the process of identifying a new vendor and signing a contract has been painfully slow, betraying the mayor’s lack of urgency.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
In a lengthy statement on Wednesday, Pattie Gonia accused the company of betraying its own mission by filing the suit.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Perry’s grieving mother accuses Iwamasa of betraying his duty to protect her son.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
But the upshot is, this update gets a few things right that might have been difficult to nail 80 years ago, without betraying any of the things that were already indisputably on-point.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
At the end of the second season, multiple armies were mustering for war over King's Landing as the Targaryen clan just couldn't stop betraying each other long enough to govern.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
Critics, however, accuse him of betraying voters by campaigning against austerity only to later sign a tough bailout agreement.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The betrayal there, if there is any, is Ebony betraying her sister for him.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Anhelina Shamlii, CBS News, 1 June 2026
But since then the process of identifying a new vendor and signing a contract has been painfully slow, betraying the mayor’s lack of urgency.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
In a lengthy statement on Wednesday, Pattie Gonia accused the company of betraying its own mission by filing the suit.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Perry’s grieving mother accuses Iwamasa of betraying his duty to protect her son.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
But the upshot is, this update gets a few things right that might have been difficult to nail 80 years ago, without betraying any of the things that were already indisputably on-point.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
At the end of the second season, multiple armies were mustering for war over King's Landing as the Targaryen clan just couldn't stop betraying each other long enough to govern.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
Critics, however, accuse him of betraying voters by campaigning against austerity only to later sign a tough bailout agreement.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The betrayal there, if there is any, is Ebony betraying her sister for him.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betraying
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Everyone is crossing their fingers for a second season.—
Alessandra Codinha,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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This is the Padres, who are crossing their fingers Jase Bowen can give them a spark.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Advertisement If a good finale ties up a show’s plot and answers crucial questions, then a great one completes character arcs and deepens themes developed across multiple seasons, revealing the intricacy of narrative architecture too subtle to perceive from one week to the next.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Rumors and proposals are starting to percolate, revealing the steep incline the Nuggets face to remain a championship contender.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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That means seducing Paris Carver, Elliot's wife and Bond's ex, portrayed by Teri Hatcher.—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Nate plays his older neighbors like a fiddle, seducing them with his beauty, money, and youth.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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This photograph shows a set up smart-phone screen displaying the logo of main social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, Telegram, X, Bluesky, Tiktok and Whatsapp.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Breakfast and all-day dining are served on the ground floor at Bivium, while the seasonal Notos Rooftop offers a menu of tempting cocktails and creative Mediterranean plates.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Rising from the Mediterranean, this little isle, full of dramatic peaks and grottoes, has been tempting travelers for 2,000 years.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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On the front of the card was a scan of his brain showing the tumor on it.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Bloomberg reported there had been complaints of Manifold showing aggressive behavior toward employees and mishandling sensitive information.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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That’s because casinos want to show off big winners, luring in more players, while wins in quiet corners might not draw the same attention.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Five suspects face charges after allegedly luring two teens to an Arlington park Wednesday night in order to attack them, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
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Northrop Grumman has announced that its Jackal precision strike missile has completed another successful flight test, demonstrating the rapidly evolving technological maturity of the weapon system.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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And public anger grew after video showed an activist being dragged by a private security guard while demonstrating at the site.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Betraying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betraying. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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