Looking for the meaning of the word BETRAY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BETRAY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Betray
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from be- ‘thoroughly’ + obsolete tray ‘betray’, from Old French trair, based on Latin tradere ‘hand over’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪˈtreɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
Short Definition:treat treacherously
Examples:- a double agent who betrayed some 400 British and French agents to the Germans
Definition:
unintentionally reveal; be evidence of
Short Definition:be evidence of
Examples:- she drew a deep breath that betrayed her indignation
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