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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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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

Yet so far this year, investors are selling out of the high-yield bond market, much as they have been exiting from loan funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

Ropes and Hodges are selling out, I’ll be free of my indenture.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham