Defection
Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Synonyms for Defection
Nonconformity and defection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nonconformity" instead a noun "Defection".
Nonconformity
Nonconformity noun - Departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice.
Usage example: an artistic movement that doesn't tolerate nonconformity
Defection and nonconformity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Nonconformity".
Nearby Word: nonconformist
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Related pairs
- divergence and defection
- divergence and nonconformity
- split and defection
- split and nonconformity
- disaffection and defection
- disaffection and nonconformity
- departure and defection
- departure and nonconformity
- rejection and defection
- rejection and nonconformity
- denial and defection
- denial and nonconformity
- rebellion and defection
- rebellion and nonconformity
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