judas

ju-das · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus Christ.

  2. 2.

    A person who betrays a friend or trust; a traitor.

  3. 3.

    A judas (also judas hole or judas window): A small opening in a door for viewing.

Forms

plural: judases

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Judas kiss — A treacherous act of betrayal disguised as friendship

Related words

See also: jude, traitor
Synonyms: betrayer, traitor

Etymology

From Greek Ioudas, from Hebrew Yehudah (Judah), meaning "praised."