Apprehension
Apprehension noun - Suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune.
Defection and apprehension are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Apprehension".
Defection
Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Synonyms for Defection
Apprehension and defection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Defection".
How words are described
| initial | initial apprehension | initial defection |
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Defection and Apprehension. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/defection
Apprehension & Defection. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/defection>.
Defection or Apprehension. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/defection.
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