betraying
Betraying (verb) means present participle of betray — breaking someone's trust, giving away a secret, or acting disloyally. Example: “By betraying his friend's confidence, he lost more than the friendship.”
How to use betraying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "betray," used both as a verb ("he is betraying us") and loosely as a noun for the act itself.
Word forms
more betraying comparative, betrayings plural, most betraying superlative
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By _____ his friend's confidence, he lost more than the friendship.
Etymology
From Middle English betraying, bytrayenge, betraȝyng, equivalent to betray + -ing.
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What does “betraying” mean?
The word “betraying” means present participle of betray — breaking someone's trust, giving away a secret, or acting disloyally. In plain terms, the -ing form of "betray," used both as a verb ("he is betraying us") and loosely as a noun for the act itself.
How do you use “betraying” in a sentence?
Here is “betraying” used in a sentence: “By betraying his friend's confidence, he lost more than the friendship.”
What part of speech is “betraying”?
“Betraying” is a verb.
Is “betraying” a common word?
“Betraying” is an uncommon word in modern English.