turned against
Switched to opposing
Turned against describes a shift from support or affection to opposition or hostility.
Someone who turns against a former ally becomes their adversary: She turned against her mentor after learning of the betrayal.
The phrase implies prior loyalty or neutrality that has reversed: Public opinion turned against the war.
- backstabbingCovert betrayal of trust
- double-crossingBetraying someone's trust
- et tu BruteLatin accusation of betrayal
- breach of trustViolation of confidence
- fair weather friendAlly only in prosperity
disloyalty · perfidy · resentment · bitter enemy · sworn enemy · renunciation · betrayal · stabbed in the back · estrangement · burned bridges · hostility · animosity · treachery · alienation · forsaken · rebellion · antagonism · revolt
turned againststood by
Supported or awaited
supported · defended · backed · championed · upheld
turned againstrallied behind
sided with · stood with · embraced · championed · supported
turn, turned, turning, turns, turner, turnout, upturn, downturn, overturn