Meaning & use
turncoat
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a person who betrays their group, cause, or country by switching allegiance to an opposing side.
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The soldiers branded him a turncoat after he defected to the enemy.
Former allies accused the senator of being a turncoat for changing his vote.
A note on using this word
Turncoat carries strong negative judgment, implying not just disagreement but a betrayal of trust or loyalty.
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traitordefector
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