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- [bih-trey]
- /bɪˈtreɪ/
- /bɪˈtreɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-trey]
- /bɪˈtreɪ/
Definitions of betrayed word
- verb with object betrayed to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty: Benedict Arnold betrayed his country. 1
- verb with object betrayed to be unfaithful in guarding, maintaining, or fulfilling: to betray a trust. 1
- verb with object betrayed to disappoint the hopes or expectations of; be disloyal to: to betray one's friends. 1
- verb with object betrayed to reveal or disclose in violation of confidence: to betray a secret. 1
- verb with object betrayed to reveal unconsciously (something one would preferably conceal): Her nervousness betrays her insecurity. 1
- verb with object betrayed to show or exhibit; reveal; disclose: an unfeeling remark that betrays his lack of concern. 1
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Origin of betrayed
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English bitraien, equivalent to bi- be- + traien < Old French trair < Latin trādere to betray. See traitor
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Parts of speech for Betrayed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
betrayed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
betrayed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for betrayed
adj betrayed
- deluded — Someone who is deluded believes something that is not true.
verb betrayed
- backstabbed — Simple past tense and past participle of backstab.
- chicaned — Simple past tense and past participle of chicane.
- cuckolded — the husband of an unfaithful wife.
- denounced — Simple past tense and past participle of denounce.
- grassed — Simple past tense and past participle of grass.
adjective betrayed
- deceived — (of a person) Cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.
Antonyms for betrayed
verb betrayed
- kibitzed — Simple past tense and past participle of kibitz.
Top questions with betrayed
- who betrayed jesus?
- who betrayed jesus in the last supper?
- what does betrayed mean?
- who betrayed anne frank?
- who betrayed the franks?
- who betrayed jesus for 30 pieces of silver?
- who betrayed jesus judas and peter?
- who betrayed god?
- what to say to someone who betrayed you?
- which disciple betrayed jesus?
- why have you betrayed me father?
- father why have you betrayed me?
- who betrayed jesus at the last supper?
- which apostle betrayed jesus?
- how many silver pieces was jesus betrayed for?
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