Betray
/bɪˈtreɪ/
To betray someone means to be untrustworthy by sharing their secrets or not keeping promises. It’s like when a friend tells you something important, and you tell someone else instead of keeping it pri...
Examples
- If you tell a secret that your friend shared with you, it can really betray their trust.
- In the game, if you choose to team up with the other players, you might betray your friends who are on your side.
- When someone tells the teacher about a classmate's mistake, it can feel like they betray the friendship they have.
Synonyms
betray
deceive
backstab
double-cross
stab in the back
Antonyms
trust
loyal
support
protect
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