Phrase guide

Judas kiss

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any act of treachery under the guise of kindness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: kiss of Judas, prodition, treachery, betrayal, breach of promise, breach of trust, double-dealing, Judas kiss, perfidiousness, perfidy, Punic faith, stab in the back, swike, tergiversation, traitory, treacherousness, treason

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

In reference to Judas' means of pointing out Jesus to the authorities in the synoptics (e.g. Matthew xxvi. 48-49).

Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: judaskus — act of treachery under the guise of kindness
  • French: baiser de Judas — act of treachery under the guise of kindness
  • German: Judaskuss — act of treachery under the guise of kindness
  • Greek: φιλί του Ιούδα (filí tou Ioúda) — act of treachery under the guise of kindness
  • Italian: bacio di Giuda — act of treachery under the guise of kindness
  • Macedonian: Јудин бакнеж (Judin baknež) — act of treachery under the guise of kindness
  • Maltese: bewsa ta’ Ġuda — act of treachery under the guise of kindness
  • Polish: judaszowy pocałunek — act of treachery under the guise of kindness
  • Polish: pocałunek Judasza — act of treachery under the guise of kindness
  • Portuguese: beijo de Judas — act of treachery under the guise of kindness
  • Russian: поцелу́й Иу́ды (pocelúj Iúdy) — act of treachery under the guise of kindness
  • Spanish: beso de Judas — act of treachery under the guise of kindness
  • Swedish: judaskyss — act of treachery under the guise of kindness