Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

turn against

Phrase

/tɜrn əˈɡeɪnst/

Definition

To become hostile or opposed to someone or something.

Examples

After years of loyalty, he would eventually turn against his former allies.
Public opinion can quickly turn against a leader during a scandal.
She felt betrayed when her best friend turned against her in a difficult situation.

Meaning

The phrase ‘turn against’ refers to the act of shifting one’s attitude or feelings from being supportive or neutral to being antagonistic or unfriendly toward a person, group, or idea.