Definitions

1. noun

A person who has betrayed their country, organization, or group by secretly working against it, often in exchange for personal gain.

“The former general was accused of being a turncoat who had secretly collaborated with the enemy.”

2. verb

To betray one’s country, organization, or group by secretly working against it, often in exchange for personal gain.

“The politician was accused of turning coat when he voted against his party’s stance on the issue.”