betray

verbB1 · Intermediate

To hurt someone who trusts you.

Meanings of «betray»

1 · verb

to hurt someone who trusts you

He betrayed his best friend by lying to her.

2 · verb

to reveal a feeling or fact without meaning to

His shaking hands betrayed his fear before the exam.

Similar: reveal expose show

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The difference between similar words

act dishonestly towards someone

cheatbreak rules to win, or get something unfairlyHe cheated on the test by copying answers.

deceivemake someone believe something falseHe deceived his parents about his new job.

swindlecheat someone out of their moneyThe man swindled old people out of their savings.

betrayhurt someone who trusts you by breaking that trustHe betrayed his friend by telling her secret.

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