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betray

/ˈbɛtrɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does betray mean?

verb

To give up or reveal a secret or confidence; to act in a way that is disloyal or treacherous. To deceive or mislead someone.

Example

"She betrayed his trust by telling his secret to her friend."

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