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Turn against

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To rebel or oppose to something formerly supported. idiomatic, transitive

    "They turned against their leader."

  2. 2
    To set against or in opposition to something. intransitive, transitive

    "She turned her umbrella against the wind."

  3. 3
    To use to the disadvantage or injury of. idiomatic, transitive

    "His argument was turned against him."

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