Defection and Dissent

Defection

Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Dissent and defection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dissent" instead a noun "Defection".

Dissent

Dissent noun - Departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice.
Usage example: the church reacted to any form of dissent by promptly excommunicating its proponents

Defection and dissent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Dissent".

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massive massive defection massive dissent
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