turn against

British  

verb

1. (preposition) to change or cause to change one's attitude so as to become hostile or to retaliate

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turn against Idioms  

1. Become or make antagonistic to, as in Adolescents often turn against their parents, but only temporarily, or She turned him against his colleagues by telling him they were spying on him. [First half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

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turn against

But, as Bradley knows all too well, the fans can turn against one of their own -- or even against the entire roster.

From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026

The church has, in other words, reason to worry that the explosion of public criticism, enabled by social media, is causing people to turn against them.

From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2026

They are also part of a larger cultural turn against striving and wealth creation, which is showing up in the work habits and preferences of many young workers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025

There's an old adage in American politics that says people "vote with their pocketbooks" - and turn against politicians if they appear to harm their finances.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025

“I don’t know what I can do about it,” I said even as I wondered whether his disappointment and anger would make him turn against me.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

Related Words

• defy
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