self-betrayal

self-be·tray

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Definitions of self-betrayal word

verb with object self-betrayal to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty: Benedict Arnold betrayed his country. 1
verb with object self-betrayal to be unfaithful in guarding, maintaining, or fulfilling: to betray a trust. 1
verb with object self-betrayal to disappoint the hopes or expectations of; be disloyal to: to betray one's friends. 1
verb with object self-betrayal to reveal or disclose in violation of confidence: to betray a secret. 1
verb with object self-betrayal to reveal unconsciously (something one would preferably conceal): Her nervousness betrays her insecurity. 1
verb with object self-betrayal to show or exhibit; reveal; disclose: an unfeeling remark that betrays his lack of concern. 1

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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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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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