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as in crossed
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
childhood friends of movie stars often betray them by telling their secrets to the supermarket tabloids
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as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his face betrayed his exasperation with his nosy neighbor
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as in tempted
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
she was betrayed by a false show of friendship into covering up the crime
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Recent Examples of betrayed
This season gave her rich moments as both betrayed and betrayer.
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Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Swift, who was very public in her dislike of Braun, felt betrayed.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But first, Lord John probably needs to focus on William, who feels utterly betrayed by the lie of his paternity.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Their visit got lots of coverage, as many on social media felt betrayed and accused Joe and Mika of selling out.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Continue reading … HONESTY POLICY – Former blue city mayor says people felt 'a little betrayed' by Democrats 'covering' for Biden.
—Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
This season will include events such as the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus is betrayed and arrested, as well as the Last Supper, which is the final meal that Jesus shares with his disciples.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The ever-regal Connie Nielsen returns, from the first film, as Lucilla, daughter of the late Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who’s dismayed that her father’s ideals have been betrayed by the current emperors of the republic, a duo of cretinous brothers played by Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Nero is a cynical and surly assassin who is betrayed by his master and long-term ally.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Swift, who was very public in her dislike of Braun, felt betrayed.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But first, Lord John probably needs to focus on William, who feels utterly betrayed by the lie of his paternity.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Their visit got lots of coverage, as many on social media felt betrayed and accused Joe and Mika of selling out.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Continue reading … HONESTY POLICY – Former blue city mayor says people felt 'a little betrayed' by Democrats 'covering' for Biden.
—Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
This season will include events such as the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus is betrayed and arrested, as well as the Last Supper, which is the final meal that Jesus shares with his disciples.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The ever-regal Connie Nielsen returns, from the first film, as Lucilla, daughter of the late Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who’s dismayed that her father’s ideals have been betrayed by the current emperors of the republic, a duo of cretinous brothers played by Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Nero is a cynical and surly assassin who is betrayed by his master and long-term ally.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrayed
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This is where their paths crossed, setting the stage for a business transaction that wasn’t just about the numbers, but about aligned vision, values, and a win win for all.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since fighting broke out in April 2023, more than one million Sudanese refugees have crossed into Egypt, fleeing the war and dire humanitarian crisis.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last month, the Onion gleefully revealed its winning bid for Infowars, which was sued into bankruptcy (as was Jones) after the families of victims in the Sandy Hook mass shooting in Connecticut won a judgment in 2022 against Jones in a defamation suit.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Casting will be revealed at a date closer to filming next year.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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After seeing how well the team responded the next day, is Shanahan tempted to ask that duo to talk again?Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Don't set your thermostat too low Penny-pinchers might be tempted to set their thermostat at bracing levels and survive the winter by bundling up in layers or piling on blankets.Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eugene’s centipede necklace—the same necklace worn by the man Lee seduced at the beginning of the film—has come alive and is moving.Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Guillaume, who hails from a winemaking family in France, could have been making wine in Bordeaux but was seduced by the terroir of Paso Robles.Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Google first showed a demo of its all-encompassing, multimodal virtual assistant at Google I/O this spring and clearly imagines Astra as an always-on helper in your life.David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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An image shared by Emergency Lawyers showed shrouded bodies in a mass grave.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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As country has caught fire, it’s lured in the rest of the music business too, with coastal labels signing upcoming artists out of Nashville.Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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But fracking was developed by scientists and implemented by entrepreneurs lured to the field by those high prices.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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In the past few years, regulators have demonstrated an awareness and international rallying cry for corporate Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS), reflashable software for all in-vehicle code and possibly even banning software from China and Russia altogether on connected vehicles.Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The last time government institutions demonstrated such rapid mobilization was during the Second World War.Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some members have been persuaded to vote yes.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shelton views the previous numbers negatively, but the bet here is that she could be persuaded to view them positively, all the while wishing that wealth gains going to the top percentile were higher.John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Betrayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrayed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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