turn against

verb

Definitions

  1. To rebel or oppose to something formerly supported.

    • They turned against their leader.
  2. To set against or in opposition to something.

    • She turned her umbrella against the wind.
    • She turned against the wind.
    • She turned him against his friends.
  3. To use to the disadvantage or injury of.

    • His argument was turned against him.
    • They turned their arms against their former allies.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA