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How does the verb divulge differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of divulge are betray, disclose, reveal, and tell. While all these words mean "to make known what has been or should be concealed," divulge implies a disclosure involving some impropriety or breach of confidence.

refused to divulge an anonymous source

When might betray be a better fit than divulge?

While in some cases nearly identical to divulge, betray implies a divulging that represents a breach of faith or an involuntary or unconscious disclosure.

a blush that betrayed her embarrassment

Where would disclose be a reasonable alternative to divulge?

Although the words disclose and divulge have much in common, disclose may imply a discovering but more often an imparting of information previously kept secret.

candidates must disclose their financial assets

When is reveal a more appropriate choice than divulge?

In some situations, the words reveal and divulge are roughly equivalent. However, reveal may apply to supernatural or inspired revelation of truths beyond the range of ordinary human vision or reason.

divine will as revealed in sacred writings

In what contexts can tell take the place of divulge?

The synonyms tell and divulge are sometimes interchangeable, but tell implies an imparting of necessary or useful information.

told them what he had overheard

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of divulge However, most associations don’t divulge disciplinary actions to the entire HOA community and keep enforcement activities confidential. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025 In Australia, jury members must remain anonymous even after the trial and are bound by law not to divulge discussions held in the jury room. Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025 However, most associations don’t divulge disciplinary actions to the entire HOA community and keep enforcement activities confidential. Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025 Yet, without divulging specifics, Robbie does commit serious crimes throughout the series. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for divulge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divulge
Verb
  • Patel disclosed in a social media post on Thursday that the suspect also conducted multiple searches on ballistics and the 'Charlie Kirk Shot Video' before carrying out the attack.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Makris and Finisterre first contacted Unitree in May in an attempt to responsibly disclose this vulnerability.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Multiple neighbors either called the police or yelled at the attacker to get away from the girl, court documents reveal.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The 2025 State of the World’s Girls report by global NGO Plan International reveals how these relationships leave girls vulnerable for the rest of their lives.
    Carlotta Dotto, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Like many students waiting outside, Bolin, 25, first discovered Charlie Kirk, the organization’s co-founder, a few years ago when his videos began popping up on her TikTok ‘For You’ page.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Oil was discovered there in the 1920s, and the county went through booms and busts for decades, enriching wildcatters and devastating the landscape, until a lasting bust left Loving County a virtual wasteland with no running water, paved roads, schools, hospitals, or grocery stores.
    Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Kelly opened her speech by telling the students that Charlie Kirk had been really looking forward to coming to this event.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
  • During tribal council, the Kele Tribe told host Jeff Probst that the decision was based on keeping the tribe strong.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Divulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divulge. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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