HEEL TURN Definition & Meaning

heel turn

[ heel turn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Professional Wrestling. a dramatic change of persona from a heroic face character to a villainous heel character. heel ³( def 2 ), face ( def 19 ).
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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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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While surprising, Jordan’s heel turn is just one example of a larger trend of creators taking advantage of social media algorithms that reward sensationalism and fearmongering over facts.

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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.

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

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

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

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