Turn against
phrasal verb
To start to oppose or feel hostility towards.
The people turned against the government due to the corruption scandals.
Often appears as...
- turn against someone
- turn against something
phrasal verb
To stop liking, and start disliking.
After the argument, she suddenly turned against him.
Often appears as...
- turn against a friend
- turn against a partner
phrasal verb
To betray or change sides.
The insider turned against the group and revealed their secrets to the enemy.
Often appears as...
- turn against a team
- turn against an ally
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To start to oppose or feel hostility towards.
The people turned against the government due to the corruption scandals.
Often appears as...
- turn against someone
- turn against something
phrasal verb
To stop liking, and start disliking.
After the argument, she suddenly turned against him.
Often appears as...
- turn against a friend
- turn against a partner
phrasal verb
To betray or change sides.
The insider turned against the group and revealed their secrets to the enemy.
Often appears as...
- turn against a team
- turn against an ally
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Group Dynamics
The phrase often describes shifting group sentiments, which may happen rapidly.
The supporters turned against the team after several losses.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Uprisings
Commonly used in political contexts where citizens become dissatisfied.
The citizens turned against the dictator, sparking an uprising.
Pro Tip 3/3Collective Mood
Used when public opinion shifts due to events like scandals or policy changes.
The public rapidly turned against the policy after its negative effects became clear.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Dynamics
The phrase often describes shifting group sentiments, which may happen rapidly.
The supporters turned against the team after several losses.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Uprisings
Commonly used in political contexts where citizens become dissatisfied.
The citizens turned against the dictator, sparking an uprising.
Pro Tip 3/3Collective Mood
Used when public opinion shifts due to events like scandals or policy changes.
The public rapidly turned against the policy after its negative effects became clear.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Dynamics
The phrase often describes shifting group sentiments, which may happen rapidly.
The supporters turned against the team after several losses.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Uprisings
Commonly used in political contexts where citizens become dissatisfied.
The citizens turned against the dictator, sparking an uprising.
Pro Tip 3/3Collective Mood
Used when public opinion shifts due to events like scandals or policy changes.
The public rapidly turned against the policy after its negative effects became clear.
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