bewray
Americanverb (used with object)
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to reveal or expose.
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to betray.
verb
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Etymology
Origin of bewray
1250–1300; Middle English bewraien, equivalent to be- be- + wraien, Old English wrēgan to accuse, cognate with Old High German ruogen ( German rügen ), Gothic wrohjan
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No intercepted lines thy deeds display, No gifts given secretly thy crime bewray.
From The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3) by A. H. (Arthur Henry) Bullen
Thou wottest that life itself should be given ere I would bewray thee,” spoke the girl earnestly.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Lucy Foster Madison
Assuredly he is a viper in the paths of the unwary, and will bewray thee with his fair speeches; therefore, I say, take heed unto him.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 7, 1841 by Various
His noble aspect, and the purple's ray, Amidst his train the gallant chief bewray.
From The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Luís de Camões
In my great haste to return the Sangraal to the chamber and to right the grievous wrong committed by the untrue knight Sir Jason, I did bewray my trust again.
From A Knyght Ther Was by Robert F. Young
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