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to turn against
[phrase form: turn]
01
to develop opposition or hostility toward something or someone once supported or favored
Transitive: to turn against sb/sth
Examples
He turned against the company's leadership when decisions started affecting job security.
The citizens turned against the government after a controversial decision on public services.
02
to make it so that the partnership, relationship, or others' perception toward a person or group is damaged or terminated
Ditransitive: to turn against sb sb/sth
Examples
She turned her supporters against the political party with her public criticism.
The influential leader turned his followers against the proposed legislation through persuasive arguments.
