betray
🇺🇸
/bɪˈtreɪ/
🇬🇧
/bɪˈtreɪ/
verb
C1
to give secrets to an enemy
He decided to betray his country by sharing military plans with the enemy.
C1
to hurt someone who trusts you by being dishonest
It hurts to betray a friend who believed in you completely.
C1
to go against your own beliefs for personal gain
Politicians often betray their promises to get more votes.
C1
to accidentally show something you want to hide
Her smile did not betray the sadness she felt inside.
translation
to give secrets to an enemy; to hurt someone who trusts you by being dishonest; to go against your own beliefs for personal gain; to accidentally show something you want to hide
Word Forms
3rd Present
betrays
Past
betrayed
Perfect
betrayed
Progressive
betraying