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Turncoat

usgb/ˈtɜːrnkəʊt/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
The term 'turncoat' often implies disloyalty and betrayal, casting a person in a very negative light. SlideThe senator was branded a turncoat for allying with the opposing party.
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Not a ComplimentPlay
Calling someone a 'turncoat' is an accusation and isn't used as praise, so use it carefully in conversations. SlideWhispering in the hallway, they called her a turncoat for leaking team strategies.
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Historical UsagePlay
'Turncoat' originates from when soldiers switched sides in a conflict, actually turning their coats to hide former loyalties. SlideHistory classes often describe Benedict Arnold as a turncoat during the American Revolution.
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