Kiss Of Death Definition

noun
An action or quality, often seemingly helpful, which is actually harmful or ruinous.
Webster's New World

A kiss on the cheek that signifies the death of the receiver, as delivered by a mob boss or one with such influence.

Wiktionary

(informal, idiomatic) Something that may seem good and favourable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc.

The role in the soap opera was the kiss of death for Ann's career as a theatrical actress.
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Other Word Forms of Kiss Of Death

Noun

Singular:
kiss of death
Plural:
kisses of death

Origin of Kiss Of Death

  • From the kiss by which Judas betrayed Jesus (Mark 14:44–46)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Biblical: Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss.

    From Wiktionary

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