Defection
Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Synonyms for Defection
Problem and defection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Defection".
Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Defection and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Problem".
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- The only problem is that as in the anime, Scirocco becomes The Starscream if the Titans are evil, resulting in either Jamitov's assassination or Scirocco's defection to Axis.
Source: Video Game / Gihrens Greed -
Balthazar's defection might eventually run into this problem as well, so he keeps himself charged with human souls.
Source: Fallen Angel
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