Synonyms & related words for betray

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of betray — including deceive, snitch, mislead, sell, reveal, disclose. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to betray

Explore words related to betray — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include bewray, cheat, betrayal, denounce, treachery, traitor, disloyalty, treacherousness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for betray

Common synonyms for betray include deceive, snitch, mislead, sell, reveal, disclose, divulge, expose — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does betray come from?

The word betray breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -tray, from Latin tradere (“hand over”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.