verb
divulge
dye-VULJ/daɪˈvʌldʒ/
to reveal private or previously unknown information
The person divulges previously concealed information by opening the sealed folder for the listener.
Etymology
The pieces suggest spreading something abroad and making it common property. Divulge first meant making something public generally, then narrowed to making formerly private or secret information known.
In context
fearing that arul might divulge the shame into which she had fallen she determined to ruin him so that he might not ruin her
More examples
- Please don't divulge our plans to anyone yet.
- The company divulged how much it paid for the land.
- Divulging a patient's medical history without permission can violate privacy laws.
Forms
divulge · divulges · divulged · divulging