quisling

noun, quis·ling often attributive \ˈkwiz-liŋ\

: a person who helps an enemy that has taken control of his or her country

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— quis·ling·ism \-liŋ-ˌi-zəm\ noun

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Vidkun Quisling †1945 Norwegian politician who collaborated with the Nazis

First Known Use: 1940

Synonyms: apostate, backstabber, betrayer, double-crosser, double-dealer, Judas, traitor, recreant, serpent, snake, turncoat

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