betray

be-tray · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To be disloyal to; to break faith with.

  2. 2.

    To reveal or expose (a secret or confidence).

  3. 3.

    To fail or desert, especially in a time of need.

Related words

Antonyms: be loyal to, defend, protect
See also: betrayal, betrayed, deceive, trust
Synonyms: deceive, double-cross, reveal, sell out

Etymology

From Middle English bitraien, from Old French trair ("to betray"), from Latin tradere ("to hand over, deliver"), from trans- ("across") + dare ("to give").