betraying

Meanings

• verb

  Act of violating trust; unfaithfulness.

  - "He betrayed his friend by stealing his money."
  - "She betrayed her country by revealing state secrets."

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Synonyms

sell

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with betraying
straying , playing , praying , weighting

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Variants

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betray , betrayed , betrayer , betrayers , betraying , betrays

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Forms

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betrays, betrayed, betraying

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to hand over' or 'to give over' in Old French. The modern sense developed from the idea of giving something over to an enemy or rival.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'betray' comes from the Old French word 'beterai', meaning 'one who beats'.

2. The term 'betrayal' has been used in various forms of media, including the title of a popular TV show and a classic novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

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Related Concepts

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1. Treason: Betrayal of one's country or sovereign.

2. Infidelity: Betrayal of trust in a romantic relationship.

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Culture

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Betrayal is a common theme in literature, art, and music, often portrayed as a tragic event that leads to consequences such as guilt, regret, and revenge. In Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar', Brutus betrays Caesar, leading to his assassination.

How to Memorize "betraying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a friend's backstabbing you or imagine a country's flag being handed over to an enemy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a feeling of betrayal, such as a broken heart or a sense of violation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'BETRAY' to remember the meaning: 'B' for betray, 'E' for entrust, 'T' for trust, 'R' for reveal, 'A' for against, and 'Y' for you.

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