Definitions

1. verb

to give evidence of the presence of (a person or thing) by signs, typically in a way that is not intended to be seen

“The enemy was betrayed by the traitor’s hidden signal.”

2. verb

to cause (something) to be in a state of confusion or disarray

“The bad news betrayed her composure.”

3. verb

to show (a person’s or thing’s) true nature or character

“The behavior of the child betrayed a hidden intelligence.”

4. noun

the act of giving evidence of the presence of something, typically in a way that is not intended to be seen

“The betrayal of the enemy’s position was crucial to the battle’s outcome.”

5. noun

a person or thing that gives evidence of the presence of something, typically in a way that is not intended to be seen

“The traitor was the greatest betrayal of all.”

6. noun

a feeling of being confused or disarrayed, typically as a result of being given bad news

“She felt a sense of betrayal after hearing the news.”

7. noun

the act of showing a person’s or thing’s true nature or character

“The betrayal of her true intentions shocked everyone.”