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Present participle for to betray someone that has one's trust
“He couldn't possibly betray his own brother by advising the preacher against giving him Alice's hand in marriage.”
Present participle for to inform on someone to the authorities
“A fake identity would mean Orson would have had a difficult time trying to find him or betray him to the authorities if he turned against him.”
Present participle for to divulge or expose (confidential or secret) information
“Members promised not to betray certain details of the pact they had made.”
Present participle for to exhibit or be evidence of
“Joseph was radiant, but occasionally his face would betray his fear and dismay.”
Present participle for to attract or lure by temptation
“I vowed never to betray her with false expressions of security.”
Present participle for to let someone down by abandoning or neglecting them
Present participle for to deceive or cheat
Present participle for to be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner
Present participle for to renounce, especially when contrary to a promise or obligation
Present participle for to harm or lower the reputation or dignity of
Present participle for to return to a place after having been there at a previous time
Present participle for to go back on one's word
Present participle for to betray or abandon someone, sacrificing them or making them a scapegoat
Present participle for to give away (something valuable) for the purpose of gaining something else
Present participle for to debase or destroy the moral purity of
Revealing, indicating, or betraying something
Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception
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