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be·tray

betray

 
 
pronunciation:
bih treI
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part of speech: verb
inflections: betrays, betraying, betrayed
definition 1: to help the enemy of; commit treason.
The spy betrayed his country.
synonyms:
double-cross
similar words:
inform on, let down, rat on
definition 2: to not be loyal or faithful to.
She betrayed her friend by telling his secret.
similar words:
breach, double-cross, violate
derivations: betrayal (n.), betrayer (n.)
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