0 a person who changes from one opinion to an opposite one in a way that shows they are not loyal to people who share the original opinion --
1 a person whose support changes from one side to the opposite side; a traitor --
Some thought him to be a turncoat or informer.
Although criticized by many as a turncoat, he was an able administrator.
And a nation got ta be able to deal with traitors and cutthroats and turncoats.
The fear of the past coming to upset the newly found stability is always present in the mind of the turncoat.
Garrick regroups, and is aided by a turncoat mercenary general who helps carry the day.
A nation has to be able to deal with traitors and cutthroats and turncoats.
Are they political chameleons or political turncoats?
When we want advice from renegades and turncoats, we will ask for it.