Quisling

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

Definitions of quisling

noun a traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country

Example Sentences

A1 A quisling is a person who collaborates with an enemy occupying force.

A2 During the war, many quislings were executed for betraying their country.

B1 The term 'quisling' originated from the actions of Vidkun Quisling, a Norwegian politician who collaborated with the Nazis.

B2 Historically, quislings have been viewed with disdain and often face severe consequences for their actions.

C1 The act of being a quisling is considered one of the most despicable forms of betrayal.

C2 In times of war, quislings are often seen as traitors to their own people and are treated accordingly.

Examples of quisling in a Sentence

formal The traitor was labeled a quisling for collaborating with the enemy during the war.

informal I can't believe he turned into a quisling and betrayed his own country.

slang Don't be such a quisling and sell out your friends for a quick buck.

figurative Her actions were seen as a quisling move, as she sided with the opposing team instead of her own.

Grammatical Forms of quisling

• past tense: quisled
• plural: quislings
• comparative: more quisling
• superlative: most quisling
• present tense: quisl
• future tense: will quisling
• perfect tense: have quisled
• continuous tense: is quisling
• singular: quisling
• positive degree: quisling
• infinitive: to quisle
• gerund: quisling
• participle: quisling

Origin and Evolution of quisling

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: Norwegian

Story behind the word: The word 'quisling' originates from the name of Vidkun Quisling, a Norwegian military officer and politician who collaborated with the Nazis during World War II.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a proper noun to refer to Quisling himself, the term 'quisling' has evolved to become a common noun meaning a traitor or collaborator, especially one who betrays their own country for personal gain.