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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

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

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

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

“Oh, har-dee-har-har. You’re selling out the human race. You’re a traitor to our history.”

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson