betray
verb/bɪˈtreɪ/
Frequency rank: #8,361 most common English word
Meaning
To be disloyal to someone who trusts you; to give away a secret.
Example sentence
He promised to keep her secrets, but he would never betray her trust.
Synonyms & related words
- deceive
- backstab
- expose
- disappoint
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