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Turncoats: meaning, definitions and examples

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turncoats

 

[ หˆtษ™หnkษ™สŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

traitorous individuals

Turncoats are people who betray their friends, colleagues, or country by switching their loyalty or allegiance to the other side. They are often viewed with contempt and distrust by those around them.

Synonyms

betrayer, defector, traitor

Examples of usage

  • He was labeled a turncoat after he revealed sensitive information to the enemy.
  • The group was infiltrated by turncoats who leaked their plans to the authorities.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

In politics, turncoats are politicians who change their party affiliation or beliefs for personal gain or political advantage. They are often seen as opportunistic and untrustworthy.

Synonyms

backstabber, defector, renegade

Examples of usage

  • The senator was accused of being a turncoat when he switched parties right before the election.
  • The voters were disillusioned by the turncoat behavior of their representative.

Translations

Translations of the word "turncoats" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น traidores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฆเฅเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verrรคter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengkhianat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะฐะดะฝะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdrajcy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃๅˆ‡่€… (uragirimono)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traรฎtres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ traidores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hainler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์‹ ์ž (baesinja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูˆู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zrรกdci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zradcovia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ๅพ’ (pร ntรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izdajalci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svikarar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚า›ั‹ะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xainlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ traidores

Etymology

The term 'turncoat' originated in the 16th century and was originally used to refer to a person who changed sides in a conflict or war. The word 'turn' implies a sudden or unexpected change, while 'coat' suggests a change in outward appearance or allegiance. Over time, the term has come to be used more broadly to describe anyone who betrays trust or loyalty. The concept of betrayal and loyalty has been a recurring theme in human history, and turncoats have been both vilified and romanticized in literature, politics, and popular culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,836, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.