- delivered or exposed to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty: After being double-crossed by one of his own, the betrayed agent sought retribution against the intelligence service.
- not guarded, maintained, or fulfilled faithfully: The political history of that nation is a painful one, full of betrayed promises and almost continuous war.
- having one’s hopes or expectations disappointed, especially through abandonment or unfaithfulness: For a betrayed spouse, the affair can be the most devastating experience of a lifetime.
- revealed or disclosed in violation of confidence: In the underground economy, a betrayed secret is lethal to any operation.
- deceived, misguided, or seduced: I’m expecting a thunderous reaction from the betrayed public as the disastrous effects of these policies strike them personally.
- the simple past tense and past participle of betray.
