verb

bewray

Bewray (verb) means to accuse; malign; speak evil of.

verb

To accuse; malign; speak evil of.

To reveal, divulge, or make (something) known; disclose.

To reveal or disclose and show the presence or true character of, especially if unintentionally or incidentally, or else if perfidiously, prejudicially, or to one's discredit.

To expose or rat out (someone).

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Etymology

From Middle English bewraien, bewreyen, biwreyen, from Old English *bewrēġan, from Proto-Germanic *biwrōgijaną (“to speak about; tell on; inform of”). Cognate with Old Frisian biwrōgja (“to disclose, reveal”), Dutch bewroegen (“to blame; accuse”), Middle Low German bewrȫgen (“to accuse; complain about; punish”), Old High German biruogen (“to disclose, reveal”), Modern German berügen (“to defraud”).

Rhymes for bewray

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of bewray?

"bewray" (verb) means to accuse; malign; speak evil of.

What are the different meanings of bewray?

"bewray" has 3 main meanings: 1. To accuse; malign; speak evil of; 2. To reveal, divulge, or make (something) known; disclose; 3. To reveal or disclose and show the presence or true character of, especially if unintentionally or incidentally, or else if perfidiously, prejudicially, or to one's discredit.