turn against

/tɜːrn əˈɡeɪnst/◆phrasal verb

to become hostile or opposed to someone

The public turned against the politician after the scandal.

The public became hostile toward the politician after the scandal.

general

To become hostile or opposed to someone or something previously supported or favored.

The crowd turned against the speaker when they made offensive remarks.

The crowd became hostile toward the speaker after offensive remarks.

His own party turned against him during the election.

His own party became opposed to him during the election.

This phrase often implies a sudden or dramatic shift in attitude.

Collocations

turn against someonebecome hostile toward a personturn against somethingbecome opposed to an idea or policy

to suddenly attack or betray someone

to reject or avoid someone or something

The phrase is often used in contexts where trust or support is broken, such as in politics or relationships.

Do not use 'turn against' to describe physical actions; it is strictly about changes in attitude.

The phrase combines the verb 'turn' (to change direction or attitude) with the preposition 'against' (indicating opposition).

This phrase is commonly used in political, social, and personal contexts to describe a shift in loyalty or support.

turn

to change direction or attitude

verb

against

in opposition to

preposition

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