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Definition turn against in British 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.

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Definition turn against in British English