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
  • The team was criticized in Iran and branded as traitors in the media there for remaining silent when the Iranian national anthem was played ahead of their opening loss against South Korea on March 2.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Ortiz vowed to interrogate and, if necessary, kill any traitors who thwarted him and Simon.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Quislings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quislings. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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