Judas kiss
Judas kiss noun: any act of treachery under the guise of kindness.
Noun
Judas kiss (plural Judas kisses)
- Any act of treachery under the guise of kindness.
- Synonyms:
- kiss of Judas, prodition, treachery, betrayal, breach of promise, breach of trust, double-dealing, perfidiousness, perfidy, Punic faith
Synonyms of Judas kiss
- kiss of Judas
- prodition
- treachery
- betrayal
- breach of promise
- breach of trust
- double-dealing
- perfidy
- stab in the back
- tergiversation
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Forms of Judas kiss
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Origin of Judas kiss
In reference to Judas' means of pointing out Jesus to the authorities in the synoptics (e.g. Matthew xxvi. 48-49).
Questions about Judas kiss
- What does Judas kiss mean?
- Judas kiss means any act of treachery under the guise of kindness.
- What part of speech is Judas kiss?
- Judas kiss is a noun.
- What is the plural of Judas kiss?
- The plural of Judas kiss is Judas kisses.
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