turning against
Becoming an enemy
Turning against is shifting from support or loyalty to opposition or hostility.
Someone who once backed a cause or person now works against them: The party is turning against its leader.
The phrase suggests betrayal or abandonment of a former alliance: His own family turned against him after the scandal.
- defectionAbandoning one's loyalty
- disillusionmentBitter loss of faith
- falling outRelationship-ending dispute
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- cold shoulderIntentional dismissive treatment
treachery · backstabbing · betrayal · stabbing in the back · loyalty · estrangement · defiance · mutiny · undermining · fair weather friend · burning bridges · turncoat · hostility · sabotage · rebellion · apostasy · treason · vengeance
support/opposition
turning againstsupporting
Bearing or sustaining
backing · standing up for · defending · championing · siding with
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