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Two sides of betrayal: exploring "turncoat" vs. "traitor"
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Lloyd Cooper 01/10/2024, 03:37
Lloyd Cooper 01/10/2024, 03:37English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "turncoat" and "traitor" refer to someone who betrays a group or cause they were once loyal to.
What is different?
A "turncoat" specifically connotes someone changing allegiances, typically in a political or military context, while "traitor" is a broader term that can apply to any form of betrayal.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Turncoat- During the revolution, he was labeled a turncoat for switching sides.
- She was considered a turncoat when she joined the rival political party.
- Judas Iscariot is often seen as history's most infamous traitor.
- The spy was revealed as a traitor and imprisoned for life.
Difference
