Verraten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verraten" is used as verb with the meaning of "reveal", "disclose" or "divulge".

Essential properties of "verraten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verraten
Simple past: verriet
Participle: verraten

irregulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verraten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Reveal or disclose confidential information without authorization"

Definition: "To reveal or disclose confidential or secret information without authorization."
Translation(s): reveal, disclose, divulge
Synonym(s): Preisgeben, Ausplaudern, Petzen
Antonym(s): Bewahren
Related word(s): Enthüllen, Offenbaren, Bloßstellen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat das verraten, was ich ihm im Vertrauen gesagt habe.He revealed what I told him in confidence.
Sie hat uns verraten und mit dem Feind zusammengearbeitet.She betrayed us and collaborated with the enemy.
Ich werde dein Geheimnis nicht verraten, versprochen!I won't reveal your secret, I promise!

2.) "Involuntarily show or indicate something"

Definition: "To show or indicate something involuntarily or unconsciously."
Translation(s): reveal, betray, show, indicate
Synonym(s): zeigen, offenbaren, andeuten
Related word(s): durchblicken lassen, erkennen lassen

📝 Some usage examples:

Sein Gesichtsausdruck verriet seine wahren Gefühle.His facial expression revealed his true feelings.
Die Spuren im Schnee verrieten, dass jemand hier gewesen war.The tracks in the snow revealed that someone had been here.
Ihre zitternde Stimme verriet ihre Nervosität.Her trembling voice betrayed her nervousness.

3.) "Betray someone or something, especially in a context of loyalty or trust"

Definition: "To betray someone or something, especially in a context of loyalty or trust."
Translation(s): betray
Synonym(s): Hintergehen, Im Stich lassen
Antonym(s): Treu bleiben
Related word(s): Betrügen, Täuschen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er fühlte sich von seinen Freunden verraten und verlassen.He felt betrayed and abandoned by his friends.
Sie hat ihre Prinzipien verraten, um Karriere zu machen.She betrayed her principles to make a career.
Der Spion wurde gefasst, weil ein Kollege ihn verraten hatte.The spy was caught because a colleague had betrayed him.

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