turn against
verb
turned against; turning against; turns against
1
: to stop supporting or being friendly to (someone or something)
The senator eventually turned against the war.
She turned against her best friend.
2
: to cause (someone) to stop being friendly toward (someone)
He tried to turn our friends against us.
3
: to use (something) in a way that harms or discredits (someone)
Her political opponent tried to turn her many years of experience in Washington against her.
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During this period, the Corleonesi faction killed several of his relatives, including two of his sons, which led him to turn against the organization.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Although Shari seemed to be warming to Imani, the former turned against the latter in order to return to Kirby, the man who kidnapped Shari and later became her husband.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Public sentiment began turning against the White House in 2025 as officers using military-style tactics rounded up large numbers of people whose only crime was illegally entering the United States, chasing them through farm fields or Home Depot parking lots.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 May 2026
While sentiment has turned against pricey software stocks, Cramer said not to trade around the stock given its strong business.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Although Shari seemed to be warming to Imani, the former turned against the latter in order to return to Kirby, the man who kidnapped Shari and later became her husband.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Public sentiment began turning against the White House in 2025 as officers using military-style tactics rounded up large numbers of people whose only crime was illegally entering the United States, chasing them through farm fields or Home Depot parking lots.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 May 2026
While sentiment has turned against pricey software stocks, Cramer said not to trade around the stock given its strong business.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
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“Turn against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20against. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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