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turncoat in German

turncoat in German is Überläufer, Überläuferin, Verräter — turncoat means a person who betrays their former group, cause, or allegiance to join the opposing side.

turncoat in German

Überläufer
noun
A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.
Überläuferin
noun
A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.
Verräter
verb
To act as a turncoat; to betray
Wendehals
verb
To act as a turncoat; to betray
Überläufer
verb
To act as a turncoat; to betray

What does "turncoat" mean?

  1. noun A person who betrays their former group, cause, or allegiance to join the opposing side.
    "His old comrades branded him a turncoat after he switched political parties."
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turncoat in a sentence

  • His old comrades branded him a turncoat after he switched political parties.

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What is "turncoat" in German?

"turncoat" in German is Überläufer, Überläuferin, Verräter. turncoat means: A person who betrays their former group, cause, or allegiance to join the opposing side.

How do you use "turncoat" in a sentence?

Example: "His old comrades branded him a turncoat after he switched political parties." In German, "turncoat" is Überläufer, Überläuferin, Verräter.

Are there other ways to say "turncoat" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "turncoat": Überläufer, Überläuferin, Verräter, Wendehals.

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