Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Betray.
How to pronounce betray:
US
Betray - as a verb
Reveal unintentionally
Example: "Her smile betrayed her true feelings"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bewray14Deliver to an enemy by treachery
Example: "Judas sold jesus"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sell4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cozen16deceive13delude8lead onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake
Example: "His sense of smell failed him this time"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fail7Be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage
Example: "She cheats on her husband"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheat10cheat onwander10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cozen16deceive13delude8lead onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give away information about somebody
Example: "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
denounce11give awaygrass6rat3shop9snitch11stag5tell onHypernyms (Closely Related)
inform11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause someone to believe an untruth
Example: "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deceive13lead astrayHypernyms (Closely Related)
misinform16mislead10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He felt deeply betrayed by his best friend's actions."
"She couldn't believe her husband would betray her trust."
"The spy was afraid of being betrayed by his fellow agents."
"He promised never to betray his loyalty to his team."
"The student who cheated on the exam betrayed the teacher's trust."
Word Game Points
Is BETRAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, betray is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BETRAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is BETRAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, betray is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBETRAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is BETRAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, betray is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBETRAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
