Synonyms of divulge

divulge

verb

də-ˈvəlj 

as in to disclose

to make known (as information previously kept secret)

we tried to make him divulge the name of the winner, but he wouldn't budge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disclose
• reveal
• discover
• tell
• uncover
• expose
• share
• announce
• unveil
• spill
• bare
• unmask
• bring to light
• leak
• let on (about)
• confide
• publish
• unbosom
• go public (with)
• uncloak
• spill the beans (about)
• confess
• advertise
• proclaim
• inform
• declare
• acknowledge
• post
• let the cat out of the bag (about)
• publicize
• betray
• promulgate
• impart
• show up
• admit
• debunk
• blab
• unearth
• relate
• talk
• communicate
• bring out
• broadcast
• own
• concede
• give away
• unclothe
• avow
• sound
• smoke out
• blaze
• undrape
• disinter
• squeal
• placard
• rake up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conceal
• hide
• cover (up)
• veil
• mask
• cloak
• disguise
• shroud
• camouflage
• enshroud
• obscure
• gloss (over)
• whitewash
• varnish
• gild
• shade
• overshadow
• eclipse
• becloud
• darken
• cloud
• overcast
• befog
• bedim

Synonym Chooser

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

Recent Examples of divulge

When sifting through Verity’s notes in her sleek home office, Lowen discovers a secret manuscript for a shocking autobiography (of sorts), in which Verity divulges perhaps the most sinister secret possible. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

That Kistler is willing to divulge so much so quickly is no doubt part of why Disney+ decided to spotlight him and his brokerage in a new reality TV series. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Walt Weiss, in the minutes following a devastating loss to the Phillies on Wednesday at Truist Park, would not divulge a pitching plan for his Braves’ team Thursday in an elimination game against the Phillies. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Its contents aren’t divulged to the viewer, but there’s no need. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026

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