turn state's evidence

VERB

betray

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon deceive forsake mislead seduce

STRONG

bluff cross delude desert finger jilt knife trick

WEAK

be unfaithful bite the hand that feeds you blow the whistle break faith break promise break trust break with commit treason deliver up double-cross go back on inform against inform on let down play Judas play false sell down the river sell out stab in the back take in turn in turn informer walk out on

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assist help stay

WEAK

be faithful be loyal be quiet defend hide keep secret protect support

Example Sentences

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He said the strategy usually involves going after staffers, with prosecutors pressing them to take a deal and turn state’s evidence to try to bolster the case against the chief target.

From Washington Times • Apr. 3, 2023

The U.S. attorney’s office in San Diego, which prosecuted Francis and persuaded him to turn state’s evidence, also declined to comment.

From Washington Post • May 22, 2018

Those who turn state’s evidence get off with lighter sentences than they might receive at home, and may get to keep more of their money.

From Economist • Nov. 19, 2015

Soon after, Mr. Youssef decided to yet again turn state’s evidence.

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2015

The prosecution used a great deal of pressure to make this boy turn state's evidence.

From The Centralia Conspiracy by Chaplin, Ralph

turn state's evidence

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