Judas

usgb/ˈdʒuːdəs/
noun

A person who is not trustworthy and betrays others.

He was a judas to his own best friend and sold him out to the police.
Visual representation of "judas" - A person who is not trustworthy and betrays others

Often appears as...

  • judas kiss
  • to act like judas
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Emotional Charge

Using 'judas' implies strong feelings of betrayal and anger.

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After stealing the project idea, he was labeled the judas of our team.
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Avoid Overuse

Reserve 'judas' for serious acts of betrayal to avoid diminishing its impact.

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Calling someone a judas for a small lie is too harsh.
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Historical Knowledge

Knowing the biblical story of Judas enhances the understanding of this term.

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After learning about Judas Iscariot, his actions made him a modern-day judas.
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