quislings

plural of quisling

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Recent Examples of quislings It is aided in its unceasing efforts to gain more power and undermine our institutions and rights by a Congress in which quislings claim a majority. Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quislings
traitors
Noun
  • In reality, the big debate has been about questions such as whether military bases should be named for traitors and whether governments should host monuments to a rebellion to defend slavery.
    David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • Those who opposed the coup, like Tom Keith's grandfather, are still often thought of as traitors, just as his distant relatives are.
    Lee Cowan, CBS News, 12 July 2026

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“Quislings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quislings. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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