Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

turn against

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.16 in modern English

Syllables: turn a-gainst
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To rebel or oppose to something formerly supported.

Transitive verb

verb

To set against or in opposition to something.

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

verb

To use to the disadvantage or injury of.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"They turned against their leader."
"She turned her umbrella against the wind."
"She turned against the wind."
"She turned him against his friends."
"His argument was turned against him."
"They turned their arms against their former allies."

Usage

Inflected Forms

turns against (present, singular) turning against (participle, present) turned against (participle, past) turned against (past)

Phrases

turn on

Frequently Paired Words

turn turn on

Questions

What does turn against mean?: To rebel or oppose to something formerly supported.

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