BETRAYS Meaning and
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Betrays is a verb that refers to the act of deceiving, misleading, or treacherously revealing someone's secrets or intentions. It involves breaking the trust or loyalty one has towards a person or an organization, often leading to disappointment, hurt, or the revelation of sensitive information.
When someone betrays another, they show a lack of integrity or moral values. This could manifest in various ways, such as divulging confidential information, backstabbing, double-crossing, or dishonestly exploiting someone's vulnerabilities. Betrayal can occur in personal relationships, friendships, or in professional settings, and it often creates deep emotional wounds and a sense of betrayal for the victim.
Such actions can have severe consequences, eroding trust and damaging relationships irreparably. Betrayal causes feelings of betrayal, anger, sadness, and sometimes even a loss of faith in oneself and others. It is considered an act of treachery and often leaves lasting scars.
In a broader context, the term can also be used to describe situations where an individual or group's actions contradict their professed beliefs or interests, leading to disappointment or a breach of trust by those who had placed confidence in them. For example, a politician who makes promises to their constituents but fails to keep them may be accused of betraying their supporters. Similarly, a friend who spreads rumors or lies about another friend may be accused of betraying their trust.
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Etymology of BETRAYS
The word "betrays" is derived from the Old French term "trahir", which in turn comes from the Latin word "tradere", meaning "to hand over" or "to betray". "Tradere" is a combination of the prefix "trans", meaning "across" or "over", and "dare", meaning "to give". Over time, "trahir" evolved into "betray" in English, maintaining its sense of deceit or treachery.
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Conjugate verb Betrays
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