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Turncoat

/ˈtəːn.kəʊt/

A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

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noun

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A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

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renegadenoun	An outlaw or rebel.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Turncoat"

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Word	Definition
renegadenoun	An outlaw or rebel.
ratnoun	(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
turn-coatnoun	Alternative form of turncoat. [A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.]
turn coatnoun	Alternative form of turncoat. [A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.]
turncloaknoun	(rare) turncoat
turncoat witnessnoun	(law) A hostile witness.
transfugenoun	(dated) A deserter.
cotraitornoun	A joint traitor; one who betrays along with another.
double-crossernoun	One who double-crosses; a traitor.
backstabbernoun	A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.
turntippetnoun	(obsolete) A traitor; a defector; a renegade.
flip-floppernoun	(derogatory) A person, especially a politician, who changes his or her opinion.
changelingnoun	(European folklore, also figurative) In pre-modern European folklore: an infant of a magical creature that was secretly exchanged for a human infant. In British, Irish and Scandinavian mythology the exchanged infants were thought to be those of fairies, sprites or trolls; in other places, they were ascribed to demons, devils, or witches.
quislingnoun	(derogatory) A traitor who collaborates with the enemy.
balimbingnoun	(Philippine politics) A turncoat; one who defects to the other side in politics; one who switches political parties
treachernoun	(archaic) A traitor or deceiver.
recreant	(now poetic, literary) Unfaithful to someone, or to one's duties or honour; disloyal, false.
lotanoun	(South Asia) A spherical pot, specifically a water pot used for washing and ablution, typically made of brass.
betrayernoun	Someone who betrays, or reveals confidential information; a squealer or informer.
pentitonoun	A criminal who cooperates with police or government authorities and testifies against or provides harmful information on fellow criminals; a turncoat or informant, usually a former Mafioso.