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- [turn-koht]
- /ˈtɜrnˌkoʊt/
- /ˈtɜːŋ.kəʊt/
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- [turn-koht]
- /ˈtɜrnˌkoʊt/
Definitions of turncoat word
- noun turncoat a person who changes to the opposite party or faction, reverses principles, etc.; renegade. 1
- countable noun turncoat If you describe someone as a turncoat, you think they are disloyal or deceitful, because they have left their party or organization and joined an opposing one. 0
- noun turncoat a person who deserts one cause or party for the opposite faction; renegade 0
- noun turncoat a person who goes over to the opposite side or party; traitor 0
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Origin of turncoat
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; turn + coat
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Parts of speech for Turncoat
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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turncoat popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
turncoat usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for turncoat
noun turncoat
- abandoner — a person or thing that abandons
- apostate — An apostate is someone who has abandoned their religious faith, political loyalties, or principles.
- backstabber — someone who attacks another deceitfully, behind his or her back
- benedict arnold — Benedict, 1741–1801, American general in the Revolutionary War who became a traitor.
- betrayer — to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty: Benedict Arnold betrayed his country.
Antonyms for turncoat
noun turncoat
- loyalist — a person who is loyal; a supporter of the sovereign or of the existing government, especially in time of revolt.
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