betraying
|be-tray-ing|
B2
/bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
(betray)
disloyalty or revelation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'betray' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'trahir', where 'tra-' meant 'across' and '-hir' meant 'to hand over'.
Historical Evolution
'trahir' transformed into the Middle English word 'betrayen', and eventually became the modern English word 'betray'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hand over treacherously', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to be disloyal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'betray'.
He is betraying his friends by sharing their secrets.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41