Synonyms of selling down the river

selling down the river

phrase

present participle of sell down the river

as in selling (out)

to be unfaithful or disloyal to

He didn't expect to be sold down the river by someone he had known for so long.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• selling (out)
• betraying
• stabbing in the back
• going back on
• crossing
• giving away
• informing (on)
• backstabbing
• telling (on)
• splitting (on)
• double-crossing
• turning in
• two-timing
• snitching (on)
• ratting (on)
• shopping
• peaching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standing by
• protecting
• defending
• saving
• guarding
• shielding
• safeguarding