Heel Turn Definition & Meaning

Example Sentences

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The LP turns out to be something of a heel turn; it’s got a proudly villainous energy as Swift embraces her messiest and most chaotic tendencies.

From Los Angeles Times

In professional wrestling, they call this sort of manufactured misbehavior a heel turn.

From New York Times

For some, his divorce and remarriage represented a heel turn.

From New York Times

And with rumors of a Stratus heel turn, that could be the way to do it.

From Los Angeles Times

Any heel turn now would be more costly for Microsoft because it’s using Bing’s brand, not something distinct.

From Slate