turn traitor

Example Sentences

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A former Army soldier arrived in Ukraine only to turn traitor and defect to Russia.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2023

"Now, would it not be better——" "Do you mean to suggest to me that we turn traitor?" she interrupted, turning full upon him, her eyes flashing with intense feeling.

From The Loyalist A Story of the American Revolution by Barrett, James Francis

Not exactly, but we didn't have to waste so much soap and hot water, if we thought you were going to turn traitor.

From The Little Washingtons' Travels by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth

Now, if he should turn traitor and put them on their guard?

From The Yellow Chief by Reid, Mayne

No doubt that the past is more a part of a man than his heart, for here was every nerve of his body tingling to turn traitor to his will.

From The Art of Disappearing by Smith, John Talbot