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Sellout (Noun)

Someone who has sold out.

Nouns denoting people.

The former activist was labeled a sellout by her peers after she accepted a high-paying job at a corporation she had previously criticized.
He was accused of being a sellout for compromising his artistic vision to appeal to a wider audience.
The politician was called a sellout by her constituents after she voted in favor of a bill that benefited her donors.
The musician's decision to license his song for use in a commercial led some fans to brand him a sellout.
The community leader was seen as a sellout for supporting a development project that would displace many low-income families.

A betrayal of one's principles principles, country, cause, etc..

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The politician's sudden support for the opposing party's resolution was seen as a major sellout by her former constituents.
His decision to join the rival company was viewed by his colleagues as a sellout, given his previous statements against corporate greed.
Many fans felt her agreement to autograph products for a major corporation was a sellout, given her earlier anti-commerce stance.
The government's decision to allow the foreign military base in the country was regarded by activists as a sellout of national sovereignty.
Critics condemned the artist's collaboration with mainstream celebrities, labeling it a sellout and a betrayal of her original values.

An event for which all tickets are sold; "get your tickets for the concert early, it is sure to be a sellout".

Nouns denoting natural events.

The selling of an entire stock of something; "the latest Xbox game is so popular, shops are warning of a probable sellout before Christmas".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Due to the high demand for the new iPhone model, there's a risk of a sellout on the release date.
The toy manufacturer has apologized in advance for the likely sellout of their top-selling doll during the holiday season.
In anticipation of a sellout, fans were camping outside the box office to buy tickets for the concert.
The last-minute decision to restock in preparation for a sellout during the holiday rush greatly increased sales for the bookstore.
With only 100 available, the art dealer forecast a sellout of their newest limited edition print on opening night.