Judas Kiss

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒuːdəs kɪs/

Definitions of Judas kiss

noun a betrayal or deceitful act, especially one disguised as a gesture of friendship or goodwill

Example Sentences

A1 She gave him a Judas kiss before betraying him to the authorities.

A2 The Judas kiss is a symbol of betrayal in many cultures.

B1 The character in the play delivered a Judas kiss to his friend, revealing his true intentions.

B2 The politician's promise turned out to be a Judas kiss, as he later voted against the bill.

C1 The Judas kiss in the novel foreshadowed the protagonist's ultimate downfall.

C2 The Judas kiss of the business partner led to the company's downfall and bankruptcy.

Examples of Judas kiss in a Sentence

formal The betrayal was likened to a Judas kiss, a symbol of deceit and treachery.

informal He gave her a Judas kiss by pretending to be her friend while secretly working against her.

slang She totally pulled a Judas kiss on him by pretending to be interested just to get what she wanted.

figurative His words of praise turned out to be a Judas kiss, as he later criticized her behind her back.

Grammatical Forms of Judas kiss

• past tense: betrayed
• plural: Judas kisses
• comparative: more Judas kiss
• superlative: most Judas kiss
• present tense: betray
• future tense: will Judas kiss
• perfect tense: has Judas kissed
• continuous tense: is Judas kissing
• singular: Judas kiss
• positive degree: Judas kiss
• infinitive: to Judas kiss
• gerund: betraying
• participle: betrayed

Origin and Evolution of Judas kiss

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'Judas kiss' can be traced back to the Bible, specifically the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a deceitful or treacherous act, the term 'Judas kiss' has evolved to symbolize a betrayal disguised as an act of friendship or loyalty.