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heel turn

[ heel turn ]

noun

  1. Professional Wrestling. a dramatic change of persona from a heroic face character to a villainous heel character. heel 3( def 2 ), face ( def 19 ).
  2. a reversal of position or direction, especially a change in character or affiliation perceived as abandoning a righteous or heroic course in pursuit of an unscrupulous or villainous one:

    The governor’s heel turn on healthcare will harm his constituents while lining his re-election coffers.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of heel turn1

First recorded in 1895–1900 as a maneuver in skating; 1990–95 heel turn fordef 1 and 2010–15 heel turn fordef 2

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