1
as in crossing
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
childhood friends of movie stars often betray them by telling their secrets to the supermarket tabloids
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as in revealing
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his face betrayed his exasperation with his nosy neighbor
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as in seducing
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
she was betrayed by a false show of friendship into covering up the crime
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Recent Examples of betraying
America’s shoppers are not betraying signs of an economic slowdown.
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Melvin Backman, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
Who is the person that loves their husband, and yet is betraying them all the time?
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
His eyes began to sting, betraying him.
—Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
One Christian reference is the Last Supper, at which the 13th guest, Judas Iscariot, attends before betraying Jesus Christ.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Former New York Yankees' starting pitcher Luis Severino is on the move again, nearly one year removed from betraying the Bronx for Queens.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Being faithful to one part’s always meant betraying some other.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
In Queer’s final act, the film’s romance concludes in a manner that avoids betraying the premise, taking the audience on an ayahuasca journey, and providing a fitting tribute to the novella’s complex author.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Jordan’s peace treaty with Israel is unpopular among many citizens who see normalisation of relations as betraying the rights of their Palestinian compatriots.
—Reuters, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Melvin Backman, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
Who is the person that loves their husband, and yet is betraying them all the time?
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
His eyes began to sting, betraying him.
—Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
One Christian reference is the Last Supper, at which the 13th guest, Judas Iscariot, attends before betraying Jesus Christ.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Former New York Yankees' starting pitcher Luis Severino is on the move again, nearly one year removed from betraying the Bronx for Queens.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Being faithful to one part’s always meant betraying some other.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
In Queer’s final act, the film’s romance concludes in a manner that avoids betraying the premise, taking the audience on an ayahuasca journey, and providing a fitting tribute to the novella’s complex author.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Jordan’s peace treaty with Israel is unpopular among many citizens who see normalisation of relations as betraying the rights of their Palestinian compatriots.
—Reuters, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betraying
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In a very different way, Newcastle gave it all afternoon, running and challenging and protecting each other, treading a careful line and sometimes crossing it.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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The military said the missile was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory, but police reported shrapnel from the interception fell in several towns.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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The clip pans from their feet upward, capturing their full bodies before finally revealing their stark height difference.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The 1981 movie deals with classism, heritage, and the human spirit, revealing just what lengths anyone will go through to reach a goal within sight.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Guys weren't expecting to have to do another rebuild this year and their frustration is really showing after the trade a week before training camp has left the team, again, with some odd fitting parts that have to be fitted together on the fly.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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The church was notorious for luring in young industry strivers; one of Scott’s good friends had joined.—
Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Underwood, a former grocery store worker, hit the 10-year-old with a cutting board after luring her into his residence, per AP, The Norman Transcript and The Oklahoman.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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Through technology and entrepreneurship, these organizations are demonstrating that collaboration is possible even in in the midst of war.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Similar goals could benefit other organizations by fostering trust, broadening reach and demonstrating a commitment to equity—key elements in building lasting community relationships.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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So instead of scientific breakthroughs, this campaign has relied on persuading millions of people to change basic behaviors.—
Sam Mednick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Dec. 2024
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Baldwin staged the play in Istanbul, recruiting Cherry to compose music for it and persuading male actors to take up drag.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
28 Dec. 2024
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Understanding the critical nature of some of these components, the Federal Government has been enticing companies to bring more manufacturing home.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This lure dangles just above its gaping jaws, enticing prey close enough to be devoured.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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