iscariot

/ˌɪskəˈriɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

a follower of Jesus Christ who betrayed him for 30 pieces of silver, Judas Iscariot.

“According to the Bible, Judas Iscariot was one of Jesus’ twelve apostles who betrayed him for a small sum of money.”

2. noun

a person who betrays trust or confidence, especially for personal gain.

“The company’s former CEO was revealed to be an iscariot, embezzling funds and causing the company to go bankrupt.”

Synonyms

  • betrayer
  • traitor

Antonyms

  • loyalist
  • protector