betray
[ bih-trey ]
/ bɪˈtreɪ /
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verb (used with object)
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betray
/ (bɪˈtreɪ) /
verb (tr)
Derived forms of betray
betrayal, nounbetrayer, nounWord Origin for betray
C13: from be- + trayen from Old French trair, from Latin trādere
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