| Front | betray |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /bɪˈtreɪ/NAmE /bɪˈtreɪ/verb 1 to give information about sb/sth to an enemy~ sb/sthHe was offered money to betray his colleagues.~ sb/sth to sb For years they had been betraying state secrets to Russia. 2 ~ sb/sth to hurt sb who trusts you, especially by not being loyal or faithful to themShe felt betrayed when she found out the truth about him. She betrayed his trust over and over again. I have never known her to betray a confidence (= tell other people sth that should be kept secret). 3 ~ sth to ignore your principles or beliefs in order to achieve sth or gain an advantage for yourselfHe has been accused of betraying his former socialist ideals. 4 to tell sb or make them aware of a piece of information, a feeling, etc, usually without meaning to give away~ sth His voice betrayed the worry he was trying to hide.~ yourself She was terrified of saying something that would make her betray herself (= show her feelings or who she was). |
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