1
as in crossing
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 revealing
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his face betrayed his exasperation with his nosy neighbor
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as in seducing
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 betraying
Rob Rausch, the Season 4 winner of The Traitors, followed through on his promise to buy Maura Higgins a Hermès Birkin bag after betraying her on the show — and the behind-the-scenes story involves Lisa Rinna and podcast host Jake Shane.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Al Olszewski, a former state senator who is running for Zinke's seat, accused both Daines and Zinke of betraying the people of Montana and urged voters to reject their handpicked successors.
—Matthew Brown The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Al Olszewski, a former state senator who is running for Zinke’s seat, accused Daines and Zinke of betraying the people of Montana and urged voters to reject their handpicked successors.
—Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
While the fellow players tried to talk themselves into a grand theory of gamers and/or Housewives betraying one another, Rob kept things close to the chest — developing relationships in thoughtful, quiet ways but always willing to turn his back on his friends when the timing was right.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Good, like Liuzzo, was also derided as a race traitor, somehow betraying white Americans by supporting nonwhites.
—Aniko Bodroghkozy, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
Its accounts of outsize personalities, judges’ infighting, culturally insensitive photo shoots, manipulative producing, network executives betraying producers who in turn betrayed talent—all of this comes standard with tales from the annals of the entertainment industry.
—Judy Berman, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
The increasing integration of blockchain and the finance industry raises uncomfortable questions of whether crypto is betraying its founding ideals, which saw Bitcoin as a rebellion against the big bank and government control of the financial system.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Yet when Canada fell behind 4-0 late in the second period, all Poulin could do was watch, betraying no emotion and with her chin in her hand when shown on a videoboard.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Al Olszewski, a former state senator who is running for Zinke's seat, accused both Daines and Zinke of betraying the people of Montana and urged voters to reject their handpicked successors.
—Matthew Brown The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Al Olszewski, a former state senator who is running for Zinke’s seat, accused Daines and Zinke of betraying the people of Montana and urged voters to reject their handpicked successors.
—Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
While the fellow players tried to talk themselves into a grand theory of gamers and/or Housewives betraying one another, Rob kept things close to the chest — developing relationships in thoughtful, quiet ways but always willing to turn his back on his friends when the timing was right.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Good, like Liuzzo, was also derided as a race traitor, somehow betraying white Americans by supporting nonwhites.
—Aniko Bodroghkozy, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
Its accounts of outsize personalities, judges’ infighting, culturally insensitive photo shoots, manipulative producing, network executives betraying producers who in turn betrayed talent—all of this comes standard with tales from the annals of the entertainment industry.
—Judy Berman, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
The increasing integration of blockchain and the finance industry raises uncomfortable questions of whether crypto is betraying its founding ideals, which saw Bitcoin as a rebellion against the big bank and government control of the financial system.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Yet when Canada fell behind 4-0 late in the second period, all Poulin could do was watch, betraying no emotion and with her chin in her hand when shown on a videoboard.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betraying
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Prosecutors allege Solis ran a red light at the intersection and hit a 41-year-old Pleasant Hill woman who was crossing the street in a crosswalk.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 59-year-old victim was crossing the street with his two dogs when a gray Jeep Cherokee plowed into him near 101st Ave.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Country Music Hall of Fame announced its newest inductees in a media event Friday morning in the museum’s rotunda, revealing Tim McGraw, Paul Overstreet and the Stanley Brothers as the hall’s class of 2026.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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That clash surfaced online this week when White House AI czar and venture capitalist David Sacks shared a critical essay about Humans First and Elon Musk echoed it, revealing how even a nascent group hosting small gatherings can become a new front in the AI power struggle.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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The show is also virtually devoid of romantic escapades, a good thing since Dumas’ novel is filled with a lot of sentimental claptrap about fighting for defenseless women’s honor or seducing virtuous maidens or going to war due to the physical beauty of a monarch.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Waugh walks around with a newfound swagger, playing hooky, drinking heavily, even seducing a woman at his local.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Why isn’t there a simple meter in cars displaying battery strength?—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Two pro wrestling champs are creating outside the ring on another canvas — and displaying their artwork.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Most emigrants left from Sicily, where enterprising local authorities have tried to redress the balance by tempting back Italian descendants from abroad.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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While many dangerous plants are unlikely to appear in a flower garden, there are some weeds that produce beautiful flowers and tempting berries that may look right at home next to your camellias, but are downright deadly.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Yeah, neurodivergence is continually being misunderstood and judged on the outside without ever showing anything on the inside.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Slopes that were once blanketed in deep snow are now showing large patches of bare ground, with only limited terrain still skiable.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, Hong Kong introduced tax concessions for family offices with the aim of luring wealthy investors back to the region after 2019 protests prompted a wealth exodus.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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However, like Murray, Young is in a great spot at UConn, and luring him away won’t be easy.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Reactor Pilot Program itself is designed to shorten the timeline for demonstrating new reactor concepts, helping bring advanced systems closer to real-world deployment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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In addition to her work on Showtime at the Apollo, Shepard appeared in numerous television series, including A Different World, Baywatch, Baywatch Nights, NYPD Blue, Everybody Hates Chris, and Grey’s Anatomy, demonstrating a steady presence across decades of television.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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