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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There’s no word yet, however, on whether the four will regroup to play live to support it; Cooper already has a full slate of touring ahead this year, including a May and August dates in the U.S., summer shows in Europe and a co-headlining run with Judas Priest during September and October.
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Gary Graff, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
The company's first film, 2021's Judas the Black Messiah, was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
During the supper, Judas acted like a loyal disciple of Christ.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Two of hard rock’s most legendary acts — Alice Cooper and Judas Priest — are heading for the Bay Area.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Gary Graff, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
The company's first film, 2021's Judas the Black Messiah, was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
During the supper, Judas acted like a loyal disciple of Christ.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Two of hard rock’s most legendary acts — Alice Cooper and Judas Priest — are heading for the Bay Area.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Judas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Judas. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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