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
Kink shame isn’t an excuse for cheating or betraying a partner or their trust.
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Myisha Battle, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
That maybe Lala wound up betraying him/her country in an unspeakable way?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
Although it’s kept vague, this pivot adds a properly unexpected wrinkle to the franchise, and the directors adeptly walk the line between allowing this to magnify the movie’s gonzo spirit versus betraying the series’ tone.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2024
The Judgment Day has gone through several iterations, from Rhea Ripley joining the group, to Edge abandoning the group, to Dominik Mysterio betraying his father to parlay a middling singles run into super stardom.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Without betraying London’s honor too much, a lot of the music from New York currently feels more free and fun, which is something that’s missing here at the moment.
—Amanda Peukert, SPIN, 1 Oct. 2024
Myisha Battle, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
That maybe Lala wound up betraying him/her country in an unspeakable way?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
Although it’s kept vague, this pivot adds a properly unexpected wrinkle to the franchise, and the directors adeptly walk the line between allowing this to magnify the movie’s gonzo spirit versus betraying the series’ tone.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2024
The Judgment Day has gone through several iterations, from Rhea Ripley joining the group, to Edge abandoning the group, to Dominik Mysterio betraying his father to parlay a middling singles run into super stardom.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Without betraying London’s honor too much, a lot of the music from New York currently feels more free and fun, which is something that’s missing here at the moment.
—Amanda Peukert, SPIN, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betraying
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Nor are his albums or songs entered for any rock, country or Americana categories, the fields where the genre-crossing superstar would most likely compete.Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Video footage released by the IDF suggested that the forces crossing the border were primarily small units of commandos travelling on foot.NBC News, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Christine Brown is revealing the quick timeline of her relationship.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Like, possibly summoning the actual Satan real, along with revealing some very disturbing traits in Dylan’s crush, Judith (Jessica Treska), and some of the other cool kids at school.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Great guests engage, make polite conversation and put the focus on others by showing an interest in them.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Season 2 has struggled to retain Season 1’s large base, Katie noted, with Samba TV data showing Season 2’s first ep drew half that of Season 1’s opener, which, to be fair, remains the streamer’s largest premiere to date.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Many of her works feature glitter, beads, and notions, luring the viewer in with their collective splendor and evoking intimacy.News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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But the 48-year-old was arrested at his Las Vegas home in January 2023, accused of luring girls from California to Canada and allegedly raping them and making some his spiritual wives under the false guise of traditional practices.Sean Keane, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Set the example for your colleagues, your vendors, your company and your family by demonstrating and living it.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Studies on quadrupedal robots also faced similar constraints, demonstrating slow ascent on only vertical ladders.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Since Friday, Krause, Anderson ,and Mother Earth Foods are persuading grocery stores like Sam’s Club to redirect perishable foods from their dumpsters to Asheville’s residents.Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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In addition to persuading Arab countries to immediately adopt a more aggressive posture on enforcing sanctions against Hamas, the Biden administration should push them to publicly call out Sinwar’s obstructionist role in the talks.Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2024
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This approach ensures a mood that complements each casino’s unique ambiance, engages the clientele and enhances their experience, enticing them to remain on the property longer and spend more.Nathan Green, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
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These waterproof shoes come with a laundry list of enticing features, the first being a special Vibram Ecostep Recycle outsole, which provides grip on wet and dry surfaces.Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Betraying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betraying. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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