quisling
a person who betrays their own country by aiding an invading enemy, often serving later in a puppet government; fifth columnist.
Origin of quisling
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How to use quisling in a sentence
He also attacked what he called "quisling Republicans" currently in the Senate.
Stan held Domber over the edge of the open hatch until the ship was out in the sunshine, then he gave the little quisling a shove.
A Yankee Flier Over Berlin | Al AveryThose who were destined for execution as soon as a quisling government was formed, were also not entitled to depart on the liner.
Talents, Incorporated | William Fitzgerald JenkinsStan was beginning to get the idea that the Dutch quisling disliked the military.
A Yankee Flier Over Berlin | Al AveryStan resolved that he was going to be one guest who fooled the Dutch quisling.
A Yankee Flier Over Berlin | Al Avery
British Dictionary definitions for quisling
/ (ˈkwɪzlɪŋ) /
a traitor who aids an occupying enemy force; collaborator
Origin of quisling
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