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turncoat Definition

turn·coat (tʉrn′kōt′)

noun

a person who goes over to the opposite side or party; traitor

Etymology: from the notion of a coat worn right side out or inside out, according to circumstances

turncoat Synonyms

turncoat

n.

traitor, renegade, betrayer, apostate, defector; see also deserter, traitor.

turncoat Usage Examples

Converse of object

become: SoI have decided to become a comedy turncoat and deny the splendor of Bill Hicks.