Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Betrays.
Betrays - 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 betrays his friends by revealing their secrets."
"She felt hurt when her partner betrays her trust."
"The double agent betrays his country for personal gain."
"The evidence betrays the suspect's guilt."
"A trembling voice betrays her fear."
Word Game Points
Is BETRAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, betrays is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BETRAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is BETRAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, betrays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBETRAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is BETRAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, betrays is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBETRAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
