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- pronunciation:
- bih
treI
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
betrays, betraying, betrayed |
| definition 1: |
If someone betrays their country, they help their country's enemy.
The spy betrayed his country by giving important government documents to the enemy.- similar words:
- inform on
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| definition 2: |
If you betray someone, you are not loyal to them. They trusted you, but you did something bad to them anyway.
Shawn betrayed his friend Jay. He told Jay's secrets to his new group of friends. |
| related words: |
break, reveal |
| derivations: |
betrayal (n.), betrayer (n.) |
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