Definitions
Wiktionary
- v. present participle of betray.
Etymologies
- betray + -ing (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Her expression betraying nothing, Chen asked, “Sir, did you know you have a green stain on your pants?””
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“A “clean wound,” as the doctor in the emergency room would later say, his expression betraying no awareness of the irony inherent in such a description.”
“Redmond pushed open the door and went inside, his expression betraying nothing.”
“I cringed and glanced at the patient staring numbly at the ceiling, her expression betraying nothing.”
“However, unlike Huey Long, our President hasn't taken on a moniker betraying his ambition.”
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“And what do Democrats stand for, if they are so ready to defame concerned citizens as the "mob" -- a word betraying a Marie Antoinette delusion of superiority to ordinary mortals.”
“This would make sense if AOL was looking for someone with expertise in betraying their community.”
“His real fault lies in betraying the broader set of principles that brought him into office, and which, if he continues as before, sooner or later will sweep him out.”
“The senator walked slowly around the apparatus, his expression betraying no sign of censure or approval.”
“The warrior stood still, his expression betraying an indignant rage held in place by will alone; then he turned stiffly and walked toward the door at the tavern's rear.”
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