검색
to betray
01
배신하다, 배반하다
to be disloyal to a person, a group of people, or one's country by giving information about them to their enemy
Transitive: to betray sb/sth
Example
The spy betrayed his country by passing classified information to the enemy.
He betrayed his business partners by secretly negotiating with their competitors behind their backs.
The double agent betrayed both sides by playing them against each other for personal gain.
02
배신하다, 드러내다
to reveal something, such as thoughts, feelings, qualities, etc. unintentionally
Transitive: to betray a thought or feeling
Example
Her expression betrayed a hint of sadness.
The look in his eyes betrayed a deep sense of guilt.
Her smile betrayed her nervousness.
03
배신하다, 버리다
to abandon or fail someone, especially during a crucial or difficult moment
Transitive: to betray sb
Example
The company betrayed its employees by laying them off during the crisis.
In her moment of need, he betrayed her by walking away without offering any help.
In her moment of need, he betrayed her by walking away without offering any help.
04
배신하다, 밝히다
to reveal or share information that was entrusted to you in confidence, breaking trust or secrecy
Transitive: to betray sth
Example
Her best friend betrayed her trust by revealing the surprise party plans.
The spy was caught when he betrayed classified information to the enemy.
It hurt her deeply when her own brother betrayed their family ’s secret to outsiders.
05
배신하다, 속이다
to cheat on one's spouse or romantic partner
Transitive: to betray sb
Example
He betrayed his wife when he started an affair with a coworker.
Trust is fragile, and if you betray someone, it can be impossible to rebuild.
He tried to justify his actions, but there was no excuse for betraying his partner.
예
The spy betrayed his country by passing classified information to the enemy.
He betrayed his business partners by secretly negotiating with their competitors behind their backs.
The double agent betrayed both sides by playing them against each other for personal gain.
The traitor was executed for betraying his comrades to the enemy during wartime.
She felt deeply hurt when her best friend betrayed her trust by spreading rumors about her.
