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disloyal forces

[dɪsˈlɔɪəl ˈfɔrsɪz]
noun phrase
forças desleais
1. Military or political groups that betray their allegiance to a government, nation, or established authority
The disloyal forces attempted a coup against the government.
As forças desleais tentaram um golpe contra o governo.
2. Troops or soldiers who rebel against their command or country
Disloyal forces within the military posed a serious threat to national security.
As forças desleais dentro das forças armadas representavam uma ameaça séria à segurança nacional.
Synonyms
rebel forcestraitorous forcesmutinous troopsseditious groupsinsurgent forces
Antonyms
loyal forcesfaithful troopspatriotic forcessteadfast forces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forças desleais
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and military contexts
São Paulo
forças traidoras
Alternative, emphasizing betrayal aspect
Portugal
forças desleais
Standard usage in Portuguese media and official contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn against one's colors
betray the flag
break ranks
stab in the back
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