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Definition turn against in American English

turn against phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to stop liking or supporting someone or something and to start opposing them

Example

The rival factions turned against each other in a bitter struggle for power.

1.1

to make someone stop liking or supporting someone or something

Example

She's managed to turn your whole family against you.

Synonyms and related words
influence decide lead to
Definition turn against in American English