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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NeeDoh, a toy made by Schylling, became a social-media phenomenon, selling out a six-month inventory in six weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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

At the same stage of his career, Joshua beat Gary Cornish to register a 14th stoppage and was selling out the O2 Arena.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

It’s quite possible the meals, which come with specialty condiments such as a “Spicy Saja Sauce” and a mustard-flavored “Demon Sauce,” along with a collectible card pack, may end up selling out.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 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