turncoat

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Noun turncoat has 1 sense

deserter, apostate, renegade, turncoat, recreant, ratter - a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
--₁ is a kind of quitter

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Term: Turncoat

Definition: A person who switches their loyalty or opinions to the opposite side, betraying their former group or cause.

Example sentences:

John was considered a turncoat by his friends when he suddenly started supporting the rival team.
The politician was labeled a turncoat after he switched parties just before the elections.
After years of being a loyal member of the gang, Mike became a turncoat and provided information to the police.

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