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to betray
01
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
02
to reveal something, such as thoughts, feelings, qualities, etc. unintentionally
Transitive: to betray a thought or feeling
03
to abandon or fail someone, especially during a crucial or difficult moment
Transitive: to betray sb
04
to reveal or share information that was entrusted to you in confidence, breaking trust or secrecy
Transitive: to betray sth
05
to cheat on one's spouse or romantic partner
Transitive: to betray sb
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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.
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.
