BETRAYED
/bɪˈtɹeɪd/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of BETRAYED
To deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or fraud, in violation of trust; to give up treacherously or faithlessly.
"an officer betrayed the city"
To prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or one who trusts; to be false to; to deceive.
"My eyes have been betraying me since I turned sixty."
To violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret, or that which one is bound in honor not to make known.
Examples of BETRAYED in a Sentence
- "an officer betrayed the city"
- "My eyes have been betraying me since I turned sixty."
Word Details
Is BETRAYED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BETRAYED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BETRAYED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BETRAYED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | e | t | r | a | y | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BETRAYED
100 words from the letters in BETRAYED
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How to Use BETRAYED in Word Games
BETRAYED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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