Judas kiss
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Judas kiss
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In reference to Judas' means of pointing out Jesus to the authorities in the synoptics (e.g. Matthew xxvi. 48-49).
noun Judas kisses
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Any act of treachery under the guise of kindness.
Similar: kiss of Judas, prodition, treachery, betrayal, breach of promise, breach of trust, double-dealing, Judas kiss, perfidiousness, perfidy, Punic faith, stab in the back
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noun act of treachery under the guise of kindness
| Español | beso de Judas |
|---|---|
| Português | beijo de Judas |
| Français | baiser de Judas |
| Deutsch | Judaskuss |
| Italiano | bacio di Giuda |
| Ελληνικά | φιλί του Ιούδα filí tou Ioúda |
| Русский | поцелу́й Иу́ды pocelúj Iúdy |
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title = {Judas kiss},
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