His countenance bewraies he is displeasd.
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Bewray
/bɪˈɹeɪ/
Synonyms for "bewray" (7 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: betray, defame, dirty, divulge, expose.
- Sentence evidence is available for bewray, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "bewray".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "bewray"
Keep "bewray" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "bewray" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "bewray", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "bewray" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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Translations
1 translations across 1 languages.
Russian
1 entries- выдавать verb (to expose a person, rat someone out)
Sample sentences
20 total sentences available.
A comparison with the Divine Comedy of all these versions combined bewrays many points of resemblance, and even of absolute coincidence, in the general architecture and ethical structure of hell and paradise; in the description of the tortures and rewards; […]
Source: wiktionary
He tooke hir fast betwéene his armes, and not without his shame, Bewrayed plainly what he was and wherefore that he came.
Source: wiktionary
But to put you out of doubt that my wits were not all this while a wol-gathering, I was debating with my selfe whether in loue, it wer better to be constant, bewraying all the counsayles, or secret, being readye euery houre to flinch:
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "bewray"?
Closest matches include betray, defame, dirty, divulge, expose.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "bewray"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.