as in traitor
one who betrays a trust or an allegiance
she heatedly called her best friend a Judas after she found out her secrets had been spread all over town
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Recent Examples of Judas
Under any other circumstances, Judas Priest would be there for its fellow Brummies in person.
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Gary Graff, Billboard, 3 July 2025
Tickets go on sale April 18 for numerous concerts including Stevie Nicks, Judas Priest and The Avett Brothers.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This summer Erivo will portray Jesus in a Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar opposite Adam Lambert as Judas.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 30 June 2025
But Judas is conflicted, and not completely villainous.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 29 June 2025
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Gary Graff, Billboard, 3 July 2025
Tickets go on sale April 18 for numerous concerts including Stevie Nicks, Judas Priest and The Avett Brothers.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This summer Erivo will portray Jesus in a Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar opposite Adam Lambert as Judas.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 30 June 2025
But Judas is conflicted, and not completely villainous.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Judas
traitor
Noun
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His brother Jun-ho is still searching for the island and is unaware there’s a traitor in his group.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Young-il’s brother is still searching for the island — but a traitor on the boat is preventing the detective from reaching the game site.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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