betray

/bi-ˈtrā/

Middle English, from be- + trayen to betray, from Anglo-French trahir, from Latin tradere

verb

  1. to lead astray; especially : seduce

  2. to deliver to an enemy by treachery

  3. to fail or desert especially in time of need

reveal disclose divulge tell betray mean to make known what has been or should be concealed. reveal may apply to supernatural or inspired revelation of truths beyond the range of ordinary human vision or reason. disclose may imply a discovering but more often an imparting of information previously kept secret.

idiom

  1. to fail show anything about what one is feeling or thinking

The expression on his face betrayed nothing.

idiom

  1. to treat someone in a way that shows a lack of respect for the friendship

I can't believe you lied to me. I feel as if you've betrayed our friendship.