turn against
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turn against
verb turns against · turning against · turned against
- To rebel or oppose to something formerly supported. They turned against their leader.
- To set against or in opposition to something. She turned her umbrella against the wind.
- To use to the disadvantage or injury of. His argument was turned against him.
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verb to become hostile towards when not hostile previously
| Español | volverse contra |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 突っ掛かる tsukkakaru |
| العربية | اِنْقَلَبَ عَلَى inqalaba ʕalā |
Talk about this word "turn against." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/turn%20against. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. turn against. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/turn%20against "turn against." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/turn%20against.
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@misc{turn_against_2026,
title = {turn against},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/turn%20against},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
