sells 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 is not at all hard to believe that Melania would make a statement designed to salvage her own reputation, even if it simultaneously sells out her husband’s.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

He sells out every year, up to six months in advance, catering to wealthy individuals and corporate clients.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“If Diversified sells out in the future, that money stays with the state,” Diversified Chief Executive Rusty Hutson Jr. said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

But here's the twist: put it on at the O2 and it sells out.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

Anyway, the new one is coming out the weekend of December 4, and Pam wants me to buy advance tickets—there’s only one theater in Chokecherry, and when it sells out, that’s it.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman