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judas Synonyms
Another word for judas
Choosing another word for judas depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who betrays a friend, ally, or cause, especially under the guise of friendship or loyalty (usually capitalized as 'Judas').
Usage Example
"The members of the committee felt that the whistleblower had acted as a traitor by leaking their private discussions to the press."
Strongest
traitor
betrayer
backstabber
Strong
turncoat
double-crosser
informer
renegade
quisling
• noun (Context 2)
A small peephole, lattice, or sliding aperture in a door, especially in a prison cell or monastery, through which someone can look without being noticed from the other side.
Usage Example
"The night guard slid back the cover of the judas hole to check on the occupant of the cell."
Strongest
judas hole
peephole
spyhole
Opposites of judas
The opposite of judas shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
loyalist
confidant
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Judas. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/judas