betray with a kiss

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Meaning · English

To deceive or harm someone with a show of affection or friendship

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lừa dối hoặc gây hại ai đó bằng một biểu hiện của tình cảm hoặc tình bạn

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Literally: a kiss that is a sign of betrayal
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “betray with a kiss” mean?

To deceive or harm someone with a show of affection or friendship Literally: a kiss that is a sign of betrayal

Is “betray with a kiss” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.