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How does the verb divulge differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of divulge are betray, disclose, reveal, and tell. While all these words mean "to make known what has been or should be concealed," divulge implies a disclosure involving some impropriety or breach of confidence.

refused to divulge an anonymous source

When might betray be a better fit than divulge?

While in some cases nearly identical to divulge, betray implies a divulging that represents a breach of faith or an involuntary or unconscious disclosure.

a blush that betrayed her embarrassment

Where would disclose be a reasonable alternative to divulge?

Although the words disclose and divulge have much in common, disclose may imply a discovering but more often an imparting of information previously kept secret.

candidates must disclose their financial assets

When is reveal a more appropriate choice than divulge?

In some situations, the words reveal and divulge are roughly equivalent. However, reveal may apply to supernatural or inspired revelation of truths beyond the range of ordinary human vision or reason.

divine will as revealed in sacred writings

In what contexts can tell take the place of divulge?

The synonyms tell and divulge are sometimes interchangeable, but tell implies an imparting of necessary or useful information.

told them what he had overheard

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of divulge Aleah, meanwhile, divulges the harrowing story of her past experience with domestic abuse. Grace Byron, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025 White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt divulged details Saturday about the deal, under which the United States would control TikTok’s algorithm. Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025 While specific details like a release date or plot have not yet been divulged, the movie will continue where the story of Belly (Lola Tung), Conrad (Christopher Briney), and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) left off as the young adults step into their respective chapters. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2025 As for the search process, which will be for the club’s 10th head coach all-time (excluding interims), Onalfo is not divulging a specific timeline or coaching profile. Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for divulge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divulge
Verb
  • The letter asked Carr to disclose any communications between the FCC and ABC, Disney or its affiliates about the Kimmel show, as well as any communications with the White House.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Additionally, the bill would reinforce the FMC’s independent nature by requiring a majority vote of the agency to disclose its investigation efforts to outside parties.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Well, that’s what the aforementioned six-week process is intended to reveal.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
  • These two games will be revealing.
    Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Investigators discovered additional body parts inside the Gein home, including the remains of Mary Hogan, a 51-year-old tavern owner who had been missing for three years.
    JR Radcliffe, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Miami police officers discovered a car riddled with bullets Friday night, with no one around.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trump told Fox News later Wednesday that the hostages would probably be released on Monday.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
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“Divulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divulge. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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