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Divulging: meaning, definitions and examples

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divulging

 

[ dษชหˆvสŒl.dส’ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น divulgar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เคพเคถเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช offenbaren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengungkapkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะณะพะปะพัˆะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ujawnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฌ้–‹ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท divulguer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ divulgar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑklamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๊ฐœํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุดูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odhalit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odhaliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญ้œฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razkriti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒฎแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.