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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
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
turn against
v
Example
The citizens turned against the government after a controversial decision on public services.
The employees turned against the CEO, demanding better working conditions.
Supporters turned against the charity organization when financial mismanagement was exposed.
He turned against the company's leadership when decisions started affecting job security.
The politician lost face after being caught in a scandal, causing their once-loyal supporters to turn against them.
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