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

I know that you would not have me turn traitor to save my life.

From The Iron Furnace Slavery and Secession by Aughey, John H.

"You mean that——" "It would be better for me to die than that my father's child should turn traitor or coward."

From The Coming of the King by Hocking, James

"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

Even a mountebank of the gutter may turn traitor in the wilderness.

From The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec by Trevena, John