betray
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /bɪˈtreɪ/
Forms: betrays, betraying, betrayed
betray means: To seriously hurt someone who trusts you by being disloyal to them.
verb
To seriously hurt someone who trusts you by being disloyal to them.
- He betrayed his best friend.
- She felt betrayed when they shared her secret.
- Would you betray your family for money?
To hurt someone who trusts you by being dishonest or no longer supporting them.
- You betrayed my trust.
- She felt betrayed when her friend lied to her.
- Would he betray his own family for money?
To secretly help an enemy capture someone or something you were trusted to protect.
- The officer betrayed the city.
- A spy betrayed the soldiers to the enemy.
- They discovered who had betrayed their fortress to the invading army.
Questions about betray
What does betray mean?
To seriously hurt someone who trusts you by being disloyal to them.
What is betray in other languages?
Türkçe: ihanet etmek · Español: traicionar · Français: trahir · Deutsch: verraten · Italiano: tradire · 日本語: 裏切る
How do you pronounce betray?
It is pronounced /bɪˈtreɪ/.
How do you use betray in a sentence?
He betrayed his best friend. She felt betrayed when they shared her secret.
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