turncoat

noun
UK: /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/
US: /ˈtɝːnkoʊt/

  1. A person who switches to an opposing side or party.

    1. He was labeled a turncoat for joining the enemy.
    2. The politician was branded a turncoat after switching parties during the election.

  2. Someone who betrays their original cause or allegiance.

    1. They called him a turncoat after he revealed the secret.
    2. Many saw him as a turncoat when he abandoned his long-held beliefs.

Synonyms

traitor recreant deserter apostate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "turncoat" in English means: A person who switches to an opposing side or party., Someone who betrays their original cause or allegiance..

The phonetic transcription of "turncoat" is /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/ in British English and /ˈtɝːnkoʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "turncoat": traitor, recreant, deserter, apostate.

Example usage of "turncoat": "He was labeled a turncoat for joining the enemy.". More examples on the page.