🇬🇧 Betray meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To betray someone means to break their trust by doing something that hurts them or goes against them, especially when they believed you were on their side or would keep their secrets safe.

I tried to act cool, but my voice betrayed me and cracked like a broken kazoo.

My own brain betrayed me when I called the teacher “Mom” in front of the entire class.

My stomach betrayed me by growling like a dinosaur during the quietest part of the test.

My cat betrayed our cuddle agreement by biting my toe and sprinting away like a tiny furry villain.

The squeaky chair betrayed me by making fart noises every single time I moved one millimeter.

Anna gave Tom a paper: her plan, her trust. He smiled, promised he would not betray, then did betray by selling it to their boss. She saw the boss's eyes and new file, and felt the knife. "How could you betray me?" she asked. He left. He would betray again. She learned never to betray.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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