Defection
Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Running away and defection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Running away" instead a noun "Defection".
Running away
Running away noun - The act of leaving (without permission) the place you are expected to be.
Defection and running away are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Running away".
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