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
Cynthia Erivo stars as Jesus opposite Adam Lambert as Judas in the musical, according to the Hollywood Bowl and Playbill.
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The engaging Cooper, 77 – on tour now and again this fall with Judas Priest – reminisced about playing with his old friends, shared some details about his upcoming memoir and expressed his appreciation about this year’s induction into the Radio Hall of Fame.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Osbourne’s death has triggered an outpouring of tributes across the rock and metal world, with artists including Metallica, Foo Fighters, and Judas Priest reflecting on his immeasurable impact.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 July 2025
The release of the single will coincide with the opening date of a three-night production at the Hollywood Bowl that stars Lambert as Judas Iscariot.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 July 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The engaging Cooper, 77 – on tour now and again this fall with Judas Priest – reminisced about playing with his old friends, shared some details about his upcoming memoir and expressed his appreciation about this year’s induction into the Radio Hall of Fame.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Osbourne’s death has triggered an outpouring of tributes across the rock and metal world, with artists including Metallica, Foo Fighters, and Judas Priest reflecting on his immeasurable impact.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 July 2025
The release of the single will coincide with the opening date of a three-night production at the Hollywood Bowl that stars Lambert as Judas Iscariot.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Judas
traitor
Noun
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Taiwan’s parties, in other words, portray their opponents not just as politically different but as autocratic traitors.—
LEV NACHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Aug. 2025
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Foundation is worried about the traitors, the Empire is worried about the Galactic Council, the Emperor is worried about the other emperors and the robot.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Judas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Judas. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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