Turncoat

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/
• US IPA: /ˈtɝn.koÊŠt/

Origin

From turn + coat.

Full definition of turncoat

Noun

1. A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

Synonyms

• (traitor) apostate, defector, renegade, traitor