Castoff and Defection

Castoff

Castoff noun - One who is cast out or rejected by society.

Defection and castoff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Castoff".

Defection

Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Castoff and defection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castoff" instead a noun "Defection".

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