betray
verb (used with object)
to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty.
betraying
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present participleof betray.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He said Simms did the right thing by not betraying his friendship with Shanahan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Some accused her of betraying Davide Sanclimenti, who she later won the show with, while others praised her confidence.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Over a century ago, when the Supreme Court helped usher in Jim Crow, Justice John Marshall Harlan took his colleagues to task for betraying the promise of Reconstruction.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
Mr. Sheffi’s book describes a great American institution avidly betraying its principles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
And when his body isn't betraying him, Ohio does.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
