betray

verb/tɾai̯ɾ/medium

trai·r

Definitions

1To commit treachery; to deceive or be unfaithful to someone.

He decided to betray her trust.

The betrayal was unexpected.

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ant

Common collocations

betray trustbetray a friend

2To cause harm to something or someone.

He betrayed his health with bad habits.

The betrayal of the country was severely punished.

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Do latim 'tradere'