betray

verb
UK /bɪˈtreɪ/
US /bɪˈtreɪ/

To hurt someone who trusts you by doing something wrong to them.

He felt sad when his friend betrayed his secret.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To show a feeling you are trying to hide.

Her shaking hands betrayed how nervous she was.

3. To give away a secret or a person to an enemy.

He betrayed the hiding place to the soldiers.

4. To be unfaithful to your country or a group.

The spy betrayed his country for money.