Betray

usgb/bɪˈtreɪ/
verb

To expose someone's secrets or unloyal actions.

He betrayed his brother's secret to the whole family.
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Often appears as...

  • betray a secret
  • betray trust
Definition 1 of 3
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Trust Broken

Used when someone breaks a promise or confidence, hurting a relationship.

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Sharing the private message betrayed my trust.
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Secret Revealed

Indicates the act of revealing information that was meant to be kept confidential.

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The journalist betrayed the whereabouts of the whistleblower.
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