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as in crossed
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
childhood friends of movie stars often betray them by telling their secrets to the supermarket tabloids
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as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his face betrayed his exasperation with his nosy neighbor
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as in tempted
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
she was betrayed by a false show of friendship into covering up the crime
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Recent Examples of betrayed
Gloria Allred, an attorney for numerous Epstein victims, said Thursday that Bondi betrayed them by failing to protect personal information in the files.
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ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
These controversies are, understandably, concerning and leave many of us feeling betrayed.
—Craig MacLellan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
You were betrayed and arrested and falsely accused.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Deserted by many supporters and eventually betrayed, Dara Shikoh was captured and brought to Delhi.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Sean is tested when his longtime friend and employee Jorge (Trey Santiago-Hudson) finds out about all of Sean’s changes and feels betrayed — Sean’s new sous chef gig means the end of the food truck, which Jorge was relying on.
—Ashley Boucher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Our tiny hero, Catclaw, is a young moth and a member of the Dreamkins, a noble moth clan that has gone into exile after its former master betrayed the clans’ queen.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … MEDIA ARSENAL ALERT — Michigan Democrat quits politics, says party agenda betrayed her faith.
—FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
After posting no fewer than 28 points through the first three quarters, offense betrayed the Hornets in the fourth, when they were outscored 26-17.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
These controversies are, understandably, concerning and leave many of us feeling betrayed.
—Craig MacLellan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
You were betrayed and arrested and falsely accused.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Deserted by many supporters and eventually betrayed, Dara Shikoh was captured and brought to Delhi.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Sean is tested when his longtime friend and employee Jorge (Trey Santiago-Hudson) finds out about all of Sean’s changes and feels betrayed — Sean’s new sous chef gig means the end of the food truck, which Jorge was relying on.
—Ashley Boucher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Our tiny hero, Catclaw, is a young moth and a member of the Dreamkins, a noble moth clan that has gone into exile after its former master betrayed the clans’ queen.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … MEDIA ARSENAL ALERT — Michigan Democrat quits politics, says party agenda betrayed her faith.
—FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
After posting no fewer than 28 points through the first three quarters, offense betrayed the Hornets in the fourth, when they were outscored 26-17.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrayed
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Gas prices crossed an average of $4 a gallon nationally this week and just 24% of Americans approve of how Trump is handling that issue, a new CNN/SSRS poll released March 31 found.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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So my fingers were crossed for a lively ride, even if there might be some bumps.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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The winner will be honored on the Fort Worth All-Area Team, which will be revealed Monday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The imaging revealed some thickening in my breast tissue, which can indicate anything from an infection or cyst to (rarely) cancer.—
Jillian Wager,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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Greta is so flummoxed by this gorgeous creature standing before her that she's tempted to genuflect and kiss her hand instead of shaking it.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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You may be tempted to leap ahead — stay strong!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Play Dirty, Wahlberg stars a career criminal named Parker, who’s double-crossed by a member of his team after a robbery.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Iranians didn’t, however, get to escape with the bearings that would help kick off their nuclear program because the show’s protagonist, Ben Edwards (played by Taylor Kitsch), and the surviving espionage members of Haverford’s team found out that their leader had double-crossed them.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Scores are displayed in the vehicle during the ride, both per game and cumulative.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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New Art reveals it has been stored away, bought and sold as a private acquisition, and has never been displayed.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tommy disburses stuffings and sauces to hungry locals as the GIs seduced their grandmothers with Camels and nylon stockings.—
Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The craft, once passed down through generations, is now facing the reality that fewer young people—seduced by high-flying, big-city office jobs—are interested in toiling in its timeworn factories.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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For White Ribbon Day in 2024, Bournemouth were praised for their video campaign, which showed the journeys of a man and a woman home from the Vitality Stadium after dark.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Video from the scene showed several people being handcuffed outside a home in the area.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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And research shows young people are particularly at risk of sports gambling problems, lured in by splashy advertisements often featuring celebrities and promises of low risks and high rewards.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors say Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint by a group that included Pooh Shiesty and Big30.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Betrayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrayed. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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