Judas kiss

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Judas kiss (plural Judas kisses)

Any act of treachery under the guise of kindness.
Synonym: kiss of Judas

Translations

act of treachery under the guise of kindness

Dutch: judaskus (nl) m
French: baiser de Judas (fr) m
German: Judaskuss (de) m
Greek: φιλί του Ιούδα n (filí tou Ioúda)
Italian: bacio di Giuda m
Maltese: bewsa ta’ Ġuda f
Polish: judaszowy pocałunek (pl) m, pocałunek Judasza (pl) m
Portuguese: beijo de Judas (pt) m
Russian: поцелу́й Иу́ды m (pocelúj Iúdy)
Spanish: beso de Judas (es) m
Swedish: judaskyss (sv) c

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