Defection and Misgiving

Defection

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

Misgiving

Misgiving noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

Defection and misgiving are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Misgiving".

Nearby Word: misgiven
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Misgiving and Defection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defection/misgiving
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