volverse en contra de

volverse en contra de(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to turn against
Los inversionistas se volvieron en contra del director ejecutivo cuando descubrieron que había estado robándole dinero a la firma.The investors turned against the CEO when they discovered that he had been stealing money from the firm.
b. to turn on
Estos nobles no son leales a nadie. Si le ofrece suficientes tierras, se volverán en contra de su rey.These nobles are not loyal to anyone. If you offer them enough lands, they will turn on their king.
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