Basic Details
Word: Betray
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To be disloyal to someone or something; to reveal secrets or information that should be kept private.
Synonyms: Deceive, betray trust, double-cross
Antonyms: Loyal, support, stand by
Idioms and Phrases
- Stab in the back: To betray someone unexpectedly. Example: "He was surprised when his friend gave away his secret; it felt like a stab in the back."
- Sell out: To betray someone by giving away their secrets for personal gain. Example: "After he sold out his friends for money, no one wanted to trust him again."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It can be very painful when someone we trust chooses to betray us.
Example 2: She felt he might betray her confidence by sharing her secret with others.
Example 3: By choosing to side with the opposition, he decided to betray his own team.
Fun Fact
The word "betray" comes from the Old French word "trar," which means "to hand over" or "to deliver," and it is rooted in the Latin "tradere," meaning "to hand over" or "to give up.
Famous Quote
"The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "betray" mean?
a) To support someone
b) To be disloyal to someone
c) To help someone
d) To praise someone
Answer: b) To be disloyal to someone
2. Which of these is a synonym of "betray"?
a) Support
b) Deceive
c) Trust
d) Protect
Answer: b) Deceive
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "betray"?
a) Mislead
b) Support
c) Deceive
d) Double-cross
Answer: b) Support
4. Which sentence uses "betray" correctly?
a) She decided to betray her best friend by keeping a secret.
b) He would never betray his country in times of need.
c) They betray the ball during the game.
d) The teacher will betray the test results after the class.
Answer: b) He would never betray his country in times of need.
5. What does the idiom "stab in the back" mean?
a) To support someone
b) To betray someone unexpectedly
c) To protect someone
d) To work together with someone
Answer: b) To betray someone unexpectedly
