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turning against

turning against is the present participle and gerund of turn against.

Meaning of turn against

Verb

turn against (third-person singular simple present turns against, present participle turning against, simple past and past participle turned against)

  1. (idiomatic, transitive) To rebel or oppose to something formerly supported.
    • They turned against their leader.
  2. (intransitive, transitive) To set against or in opposition to something.
    • She turned her umbrella against the wind.
  3. (idiomatic, transitive) To use to the disadvantage or injury of.
    • His argument was turned against him.

Questions about turning against

What is turning against the present participle and gerund of?
Turning against is the present participle and gerund of turn against.

Words near turning against in the dictionary

  1. turning a profit
  2. turning a setback into a comeback
  3. turning a trick
  4. turning about
  5. turning again
  6. turning against
  7. turning an honest penny
  8. turning approver
  9. turning approvers
  10. turning around
  11. turning around one's finger

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