be·tray
[bih-trey]–verb (used with object)
1.
to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty:Benedict Arnold betrayed his country.
2.
to be unfaithful in guarding, maintaining, or fulfilling: tobetray a trust.
3.
to disappoint the hopes or expectations of; be disloyal to: tobetray one's friends.
4.
to reveal or disclose in violation of confidence: to betray asecret.
5.
to reveal unconsciously (something one would preferablyconceal): Her nervousness betrays her insecurity.
6.
to show or exhibit; reveal; disclose: an unfeeling remark thatbetrays his lack of concern.
7.
to deceive, misguide, or corrupt: a young lawyer betrayed bypolitical ambitions into irreparable folly.
8.
to seduce and desert.
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