Adherence and Deflection

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Adherence noun - A physical sticking to as if by glue.

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Deflection is an antonym for adherence.

Nearby Words: adhere, adherent, adhesive, adhesion, adhering

Deflection noun - A turning away from a course or standard.

Usage example: a stern father who would not tolerate the slightest deflection from the strict moral code that he imposed on his children

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Adherence is an antonym for deflection.

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