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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

Her first-ever national tour brought out tens of thousands of fans to 10 cities last fall, selling out venues from coast to coast.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

He’s been working for the Postal Service since 1984 — even during the time his metal band Lace was selling out the Whiskey a Go Go and the Roxy in the mid ’80s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

It included selling out two nights at the 90,000 capacity Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, California.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Oliver could not have believed that I was selling out, but he might have thought I was making an error in judgment.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela