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Do not betray a friend’s secret.
What does Betray mean?
Betray means to hurt trust by being disloyal.
Dictionary definition
To break someone’s trust by being disloyal or revealing a secret.
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Betray in a sentence
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The character felt hurt when a teammate betrayed him.
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The story shows how betrayal can damage trust and change a friendship.
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What does betray mean?
Betray means to hurt trust by being disloyal.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to betray?
Deceive is closest because it connects to this meaning: Betray means to hurt trust by being disloyal.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to betray?
Support is a useful contrast because betray means: Betray means to hurt trust by being disloyal.
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WordBetray.
Partverb.
MeaningBetray means to hurt trust by being disloyal.
ExampleExample: Do not betray a friend’s secret.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bih · tray
- Strongest beat
- tray
- Ending
- tray
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tray.
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Synonyms
Words like Betray
deceiveMake someone believe something false.
break trustAct in a way that harms trust.
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Word family
Betray word family
Base word
betray
verb
betrays
Breaks trust.
verb
betrayed
Broke trust in the past.
noun
betrayal
The act of betraying trust.
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Betray means to hurt trust by being disloyal.
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Read this model sentence: The character felt hurt when a teammate betrayed him. Clue words: hurt, character, felt. Underline clue words that show why betray fits instead of support. Now write one new sentence that shows betray without using the word betray. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show betray?
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