What does JUDAS mean?

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1. Parts of Speech: noun

2. Definitions:

1. a person who betrays a friend or cause (source: Merriam-Webster)
2. someone who is treacherous or disloyal (source: Oxford Languages)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdʒuːdəs/
• UK: /ˈdʒuːdəs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The name Judas comes from the Hebrew name Yehuda, which means "praised." In the Bible, Judas Iscariot was one of Jesus 12 apostles who betrayed him for 30 pieces of silver. Because of this, the name Judas has become synonymous with betrayal and disloyalty.

5. Synonyms:

• traitor
• turncoat
• backstabber
• double-crosser

6. Related Words:

• trait
• faith
• trust
• honor
• loyal

7. Example Sentences:

• He felt like a Judas after he revealed his friends secret to everyone (source: personal knowledge).
• The politician was accused of being a Judas when he switched parties (source: CNN).