English Explanatory Dictionary

Judas kiss

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any act of treachery under the guise of kindness.

Word forms

Judas kiss Judas kisses

Etymology

In reference to Judas' means of pointing out Jesus to the authorities in the synoptics (e.g. Matthew xxvi. 48-49).

Synonyms

kiss of Judas prodition treachery betrayal breach of promise breach of trust double-dealing Judas kiss perfidiousness perfidy Punic faith stab in the back swike tergiversation traitory treacherousness treason

Related words

betray with a kiss
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