Defection and Hesitancy

Defection

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

Hesitancy

Hesitancy noun - A lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something.

Defection and hesitancy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Hesitancy".

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initial initial defection initial hesitancy
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