SELLING (OUT) Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

selling (out)

verb

present participle of sell (out)

as in betraying

to be unfaithful or disloyal to the band sold out its faithful followers, abandoning its edgy style for a more commercial sound

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betraying

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Many Americans believe the country is, in its current incarnation, betraying its ideals.

— Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
Regan argued skeptics like Newsom and the CTA were betraying their base.

— Ben Paviour July 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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selling (for)

selling (out)

selling short

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