Pronunciation: /bɪˈtreɪd/
verb to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty
A1 She felt betrayed when her friend told her secret to everyone.
A2 The detective betrayed his partner by revealing confidential information to the suspect.
B1 The company's CEO felt betrayed when he found out that his employees had been stealing from the company.
B2 The politician was betrayed by his closest advisors who leaked damaging information to the press.
C1 The spy was betrayed by his own government and left to fend for himself in enemy territory.
C2 The king was betrayed by his own son, who plotted to overthrow him and seize the throne for himself.
adjective showing that someone cannot be trusted or relied on
A1 She felt betrayed by her best friend.
A2 The betrayed soldier sought revenge on his former comrades.
B1 The betrayed husband struggled to trust again.
B2 The betrayed business partner took legal action.
C1 The betrayed politician's career was ruined.
C2 The betrayed spy faced dire consequences for his actions.
formal He felt deeply betrayed by his closest friend's actions.
informal I can't believe she betrayed us like that!
slang She straight up betrayed us, man.
figurative The painting's vibrant colors betrayed its age.
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