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    turncoat
    /ˈtəːnkəʊt/

    noun

    • 1. a person who deserts one party or cause in order to join an opposing one: "they denounced him as a turncoat"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTURNCOAT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A turncoat is a person who changes from one opinion to an opposite one in a way that shows they are not loyal to people who share the original opinion. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms and usage of this word with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TurncoatTurncoat - Wikipedia

    A turncoat is a person who shifts allegiance from one loyalty or ideal to another, betraying or deserting an original cause by switching to the opposing side or party.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › turncoatTurncoat Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A turncoat is a person who switches to an opposing side or party, especially a traitor. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of this word from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › turncoatTurncoat - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If you suddenly start supporting a rival sports team, you might be called a turncoat, too. A turncoat is a traitor. Turncoat comes from the ancient practice of wearing a badge or pin on one's coat signifying the party or leader you supported.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › turncoatTURNCOAT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Turncoat definition: a person who changes to the opposite party or faction, reverses principles, etc.; renegade.. See examples of TURNCOAT used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTURNCOAT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A turncoat is someone who leaves their party or organization and joins an opposing one. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, collocations and usage of turncoat with Collins Dictionary.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTURNCOAT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    A turncoat is a person who changes from one opinion to an opposite one in a way that shows they are not loyal to people who share the original opinion. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms and usage of this word with examples from various sources.