Betray and Show

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Betray verb - To make known (something abstract) through outward signs.

Usage example: his face betrayed his exasperation with his nosy neighbor

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Show is a synonym for betray in divulge topic. In some cases you can use "Show" instead a verb "Betray", when it comes to topics like give away.

Nearby Words: betrayal, betrayer, betraying

Show verb - To make known (something abstract) through outward signs.

Usage example: the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly

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Betray is a synonym for show in indicate topic. Sometimes you can use "Betray" instead a verb "Show".

Nearby Words: showy, showed, showing, showcase, shown

kind	betray kind	show kind
nature	betray nature	show nature
someone	betray someone	show someone
time	betray time	show time
Other words: side, everyone, feelings, sides.

Animal Metaphor: The show plays with metaphors referencing Oswald Cobblepot's nickname, "Penguin", by having Oswald betray a "Fish" Mooney, and by killing a poor fisherman over a sandwich.

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A similar scene in "Quest for Ratings" when Cartman wonders how Kenny can betray him by working on Craig's show after he's always been supercool to him.

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Throughout the show, he's constantly tempted to betray his brother for his own gain.

Source: Series / Vikings

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