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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
  • Patel disclosed in a social media post on Thursday that the suspect also conducted multiple searches on ballistics and the 'Charlie Kirk Shot Video' before carrying out the attack.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Makris and Finisterre first contacted Unitree in May in an attempt to responsibly disclose this vulnerability.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Multiple neighbors either called the police or yelled at the attacker to get away from the girl, court documents reveal.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The 2025 State of the World’s Girls report by global NGO Plan International reveals how these relationships leave girls vulnerable for the rest of their lives.
    Carlotta Dotto, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Like many students waiting outside, Bolin, 25, first discovered Charlie Kirk, the organization’s co-founder, a few years ago when his videos began popping up on her TikTok ‘For You’ page.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Oil was discovered there in the 1920s, and the county went through booms and busts for decades, enriching wildcatters and devastating the landscape, until a lasting bust left Loving County a virtual wasteland with no running water, paved roads, schools, hospitals, or grocery stores.
    Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Another told Feltner to call a township trustee.
    Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Caroline Ervin, landscape designer and owner of The Georgetown Garden Shop, told shrubs that produce berries in the fall are especially valuable during migration season, offering essential nutrition to birds in need of high-fat, energy-rich foods.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Divulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divulge. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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