Abnegation
Abnegation noun - The act or practice of giving up or rejecting something once enjoyed or desired.
Defection and abnegation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Abnegation".
Nearby Words: abnegate, abnegating
Defection
Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Synonyms for Defection
Abnegation and defection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abnegation" instead a noun "Defection".
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Related pairs
- abandonment and abnegation
- abandonment and defection
- rejection and abnegation
- rejection and defection
- relinquishment and abnegation
- relinquishment and defection
- resignation and abnegation
- resignation and defection
- denial and abnegation
- denial and defection
- renunciation and abnegation
- renunciation and defection
- dissent and abnegation
- dissent and defection
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