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selling out

VERB

betray

Synonyms

WEAK

beguile break faith bunk cross deceive deliver up delude disappoint double-cross fail four-flush give away give up mislead play false rat on sell down the river stab in the back surrender take in violate

Antonyms

WEAK

guard protect

VERB

betray principles

Synonyms

WEAK

betray double-cross play false rat sell one's soul stab in the back

Example Sentences

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It’s tempting to think the small brands are selling out.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The latter went viral, a fact Evans attributes to many of the first week shows of “Choo Choo Revue” selling out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

It will focus on the band's global reunion tour in 2025 where the brothers appeared on stage together following a 16-year break, selling out venues including Wembley Stadium.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Those who are constantly predicting an Apple pratfall see the company selling out its future to Google.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

To McCorkle, Sergeant Bloom had sounded a bit off-the-wall, a maverick theorist selling out the program.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover