Divulging: meaning, definitions and examples
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divulging
[ dษชหvสl.dสษชล ]
disclosing information
Divulging refers to the act of revealing or making known something that was previously kept secret or hidden. This can include sharing confidential information, personal details, or sensitive data with others. The term is often associated with the breach of trust, as divulging usually occurs when someone shares information that was not meant to be disclosed. It can also be used in various contexts, such as legal, medical, or personal situations.
Synonyms
disclosing, leaking, revealing, spilling, unveiling.
Examples of usage
- She is hesitant about divulging her plans to her friends.
- The whistleblower was charged for divulging company secrets.
- He finally divulged the truth about his past.
- It's important to think twice before divulging personal information online.
Translations
Translations of the word "divulging" in other languages:
๐ต๐น divulgar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเคพเคถเคฟเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช offenbaren
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengungkapkan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะณะพะปะพัะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ ujawnienie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ฌ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท divulguer
๐ช๐ธ divulgar
๐น๐ท aรงฤฑklamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณต๊ฐํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดูู
๐จ๐ฟ odhalit
๐ธ๐ฐ odhaliลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆญ้ฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ razkriti
๐ฎ๐ธ varpa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแชแฎแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aรงmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ divulgar
Etymology
The word 'divulge' originates from the Latin verb 'divulgare', which means 'to make public' or 'to spread abroad'. The prefix 'di-' is a Latin preposition meaning 'apart' or 'asunder', while 'vulgare' means 'to make common' from 'vulgus', which translates to 'the common people'. The term evolved in Middle English as 'divulgen', influenced by the Old French 'divulguer'. Over the centuries, 'divulge' has retained its essence of making something known that was intended to remain secret, emphasizing the importance of discretion and trust in communication. Its usage has extended through various fields, including law, journalism, and interpersonal relationships, where the improper divulging of information can have significant consequences.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,595 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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