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- pronunciation:
- bih
treI
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- Word Parts
| 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
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| definition 2: |
to not be loyal or faithful to.
She betrayed her friend by telling his secret.- similar words:
- breach, double-cross, violate
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| related words: |
break, forsake, reveal, tattle |
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| derivations: |
betrayal (n.), betrayer (n.) |
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