Judas
1. (New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless • Syn: Jude, Saint Jude, St. Jude, Thaddaeus • Topics: New Testament • Instance Hypernyms: Apostle, saint 2. (New Testament) the Apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies for 30 pieces of silver • Syn: Judas Iscariot • Topics: New Testament • Instance Hypernyms: Apostle 3. someone who betrays under the guise of friendship • Hypernyms: double-crosser, double-dealer, two-timer, betrayer, traitor
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