Synonyms of Judas

Judas

noun

ˈjü-dəs 

as in traitor

one who betrays a trust or an allegiance

she heatedly called her best friend a Judas after she found out her secrets had been spread all over town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traitor
• betrayer
• turncoat
• quisling
• snake
• apostate
• serpent
• backstabber
• double-dealer
• double-crosser
• recreant
• collaborator
• conspirator
• sellout
• renegade
• informer
• informant
• subverter
• collaborationist
• deserter
• schemer
• coconspirator
• plotter
• intriguer
• defector
• subversive
• snitch
• stool pigeon
• gossiper
• squealer
• accommodationist
• tattletale
• talker
• rat
• tattler
• talebearer
• blabbermouth
• gossip
• snitcher
• gossipmonger
• rumormonger
• telltale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Judas

Highlights of 2024 included performances by Korn, Breaking Benjamin, Judas Priest, and Staind, plus Till Lindemann, Lorna Shore, Mötley Crüe ,The Offspring, Five Finger Death Punch, Slipknot, and more. —Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024

In Christianity, it is associated with the Last Supper, where Judas, the 13th guest, betrayed Jesus, leading to his crucifixion on a Friday, according to USA TODAY. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024

Some tie the number to Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus Christ and is thought to be the 13th guest to arrive at the Last Supper, according to History.com. —Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

One Christian reference is the Last Supper, at which the 13th guest, Judas Iscariot, attends before betraying Jesus Christ. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024