What is another word for turns coat?
Pronunciation: [tˈɜːnz kˈə͡ʊt] (IPA) 
"Turns coat" is a phrase that conveys a sense of betrayal and disloyalty, referring to someone who switches sides in a conflict or abandons their allegiance. There are a number of synonyms that capture this sense of treachery, including "double-crosses," "betrays," "defects," "deserts," "sells out," and "backstabs." Other words that convey a shift in loyalty or allegiance include "changes sides," "switches teams," "converts," "renounces," and "reverses course." Depending on the specific context, different word choices may be more or less appropriate, but each of these synonyms captures the sense of someone who has abandoned a commitment or a cause.
