opposite side vs turncoat

opposite side

noun
  • A side, party (e.g. a team or armed force) seen as adversary, enemy etc. opposite one (or more) other(s), as in a battle or team sports competition. 

turncoat

noun
  • A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance. 

verb
  • To act as a turncoat; to betray 

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