sell; betray
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to sell; to offer for sale; to sell off
Refers to transferring ownership of goods, property, or labor in exchange for money. Can be used for both tangible items and intangible assets like labor.
He wants to sell the house in the suburbs.
Labor power is also a kind of commodity that can be sold.
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The company decided to sell some idle equipment.
verb
to betray; to sell out; to betray one's country, friends, or principles for personal gain
derogatoryStrongly negative connotation. Implies moral condemnation for placing personal gain above loyalty to country, friends, or principles. Often used with 'soul', 'friend', 'country', or 'secrets'.
For the sake of his own future, he betrayed his friend of many years.
Selling one's soul is the most shameful behavior for an intellectual.
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That spy betrayed many state secrets.
Those who betray national interests for money are criminals of history.