sell out (Meaning)

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sell out (v)

sell or get rid of all one's merchandise

abandon one's principles for expedience or financial gain

The band was accused of selling out after their music became more mainstream.
The politician's decision to support corporate interests was seen as a sell out.
The company faced criticism for selling out its employees by outsourcing jobs overseas.
The athlete was condemned for selling out to the highest bidder.
The festival lineup was accused of selling out to commercial interests.
The former rebel group was accused of selling out its ideals in exchange for political power.
The once-iconic brand has been accused of selling out its heritage by releasing cheap knockoffs.
The journalist's refusal to compromise his integrity was seen as a victory over sell out culture.
The protest was organized to denounce the government's sell out to corporate interests.
The documentary exposed the extent to which major corporations had bought out and sold out the political process.

sell or get rid of all one's merchandise, abandon one's principles for expedience or financial gain

betray, two-time,sell down the river, cross, go back on, give away, stab in the back, double-cross, backstab,turn in

defend, protect, save,protect, stand by, defend, stand by, save, guard, safeguard

The band was accused of selling out after their music became more mainstream.

The politician's decision to support corporate interests was seen as a sell out.

The company faced criticism for selling out its employees by outsourcing jobs overseas.

The athlete was condemned for selling out to the highest bidder.