Defection
Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Synonyms for Defection
Disaffection and defection are semantically related. in abandonment topic. In some cases you can use "Disaffection" instead a noun "Defection".
Disaffection
Disaffection noun - The loss of friendship or affection.
Defection and disaffection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Disaffection".
Nearby Word: disaffected
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- alienation and defection
- alienation and disaffection
- separation and defection
- separation and disaffection
- split and defection
- split and disaffection
- divorce and defection
- divorce and disaffection
- withdrawal and defection
- withdrawal and disaffection
- betrayal and defection
- betrayal and disaffection
- dereliction and defection
- dereliction and disaffection
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